FERRYMAN [Words]
Who, then, art thou? Whither going? And from whence hast thou just come?
THE MOTHER [Words]
From the capital I travel, to Azuma, seeking some one.
FERRYMAN [Words, in jest]
As thou art, then, from the city, and seem also to be mad,
Entertain us, show us something that is curious or funny.
If thou do’st not, I’ll not let thee travel now upon this boat.
THE MOTHER [Words]
Oh, how vexing! I expected on the ferry of Sumida,
Which is so renowned, the answer—“Enter now upon my boat,
For the day is not yet over.” But instead of that thou sayest—
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