1 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:29,418 THE HIDDEN BLADE 2 00:00:30,730 --> 00:00:34,826 Masatoshi Nagase 3 00:00:36,236 --> 00:00:40,332 Takako Matsu 4 00:00:41,741 --> 00:00:45,837 Hidetaka Yoshioka Yukiyoshi Ozawa 5 00:00:47,247 --> 00:00:51,343 Ken Ogata 6 00:00:52,752 --> 00:00:54,686 Executive Producer Junichi Sakomoto Produced by Takeo Hisamatsu 7 00:00:54,921 --> 00:00:56,855 Producers Hiroshi Fukasawa Ichiro Yamamoto 8 00:00:58,258 --> 00:01:00,192 Based on the stories by Shuhei Fujisawa 9 00:01:00,427 --> 00:01:02,361 Screenplay Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama 10 00:01:03,763 --> 00:01:05,731 Cinematography Mutsuo Naganuma 11 00:01:05,965 --> 00:01:07,899 Art director Mitsuo Degawa 12 00:01:09,269 --> 00:01:11,203 Artistic Supervisor Yoshinobu Nishioka 13 00:01:11,438 --> 00:01:13,372 Lighting Gen Nakaoka 14 00:01:14,774 --> 00:01:16,742 Sound Recordist Kazumi Kishida 15 00:01:16,976 --> 00:01:18,910 Costume Design Kazuko Kurosawa 16 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:22,214 Editor Iwao Ishii 17 00:01:22,449 --> 00:01:24,383 Music Isao Tomita 18 00:01:25,785 --> 00:01:32,554 Directed by Yoji Yamada 19 00:01:56,583 --> 00:02:00,314 Edo... that's a long ways to go. 20 00:02:01,321 --> 00:02:07,055 It'll be hard living alone there, leaving a pretty wife here. 21 00:02:08,761 --> 00:02:12,322 Money can buy you lots of girls in Edo. 22 00:02:12,665 --> 00:02:14,462 She'll hear you! 23 00:02:16,369 --> 00:02:17,563 No matter. 24 00:02:30,583 --> 00:02:32,141 I'll take my leave. 25 00:02:36,523 --> 00:02:37,990 Take care. 26 00:02:38,858 --> 00:02:41,554 Get yourselves posted to Edo, too. 27 00:02:47,200 --> 00:02:48,758 Thank you for coming. 28 00:02:54,107 --> 00:02:57,270 He's a man who'll rise in the world. 29 00:02:57,977 --> 00:02:59,569 Let's hope so. 30 00:03:00,246 --> 00:03:01,508 Why do you say that? 31 00:03:02,382 --> 00:03:06,443 I just have a bad feeling about all this. 32 00:03:36,816 --> 00:03:38,408 May I come visit? 33 00:03:38,818 --> 00:03:40,217 You're expected. 34 00:03:40,553 --> 00:03:45,718 My sister's got the house in an uproar making the cod stew her hubby likes. 35 00:03:45,992 --> 00:03:48,927 I'm not her 'hubby' yet. 36 00:03:49,128 --> 00:03:53,758 Whoops? I'm sorry! No, you're not married yet? Are you. 37 00:03:54,100 --> 00:03:54,896 No. 38 00:03:57,136 --> 00:03:59,229 That was good! 39 00:03:59,372 --> 00:04:00,304 It was? 40 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:04,206 Did you make this stew, Miss Shino? 41 00:04:04,744 --> 00:04:08,612 Yes. With a little help from Kie. 42 00:04:08,781 --> 00:04:11,477 'A little'! Listen to her! 43 00:04:11,818 --> 00:04:12,876 Mother! 44 00:04:14,087 --> 00:04:15,384 Kie! 45 00:04:16,489 --> 00:04:19,287 Who made this cod stew? 46 00:04:19,492 --> 00:04:21,255 Miss Shino, of course. 47 00:04:25,632 --> 00:04:28,192 The secret's out. 48 00:04:28,868 --> 00:04:30,665 Kie made it? Didn't she. 49 00:04:30,837 --> 00:04:33,271 I sliced the radish! 50 00:04:33,840 --> 00:04:38,868 Any child could do that. What'll we do with you! 51 00:04:39,612 --> 00:04:40,476 This? 52 00:04:40,647 --> 00:04:42,410 You sliced this? 53 00:04:43,049 --> 00:04:44,516 Very well done! 54 00:04:47,420 --> 00:04:51,857 You didn't have to say that! You're horrible! 55 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:53,953 Sir, you shouldn't... 56 00:04:54,460 --> 00:04:57,395 ...make fun of her before Squire Shimada! 57 00:04:57,530 --> 00:04:58,121 Kie! 58 00:04:58,264 --> 00:04:59,822 You poor thing! 59 00:05:00,133 --> 00:05:02,727 Yes? You're right. 60 00:05:03,202 --> 00:05:04,692 I'm sorry, Shino. 61 00:05:04,904 --> 00:05:08,499 Come on, pour Samon a drink! 62 00:05:10,243 --> 00:05:11,835 Squire Samon... 63 00:05:12,111 --> 00:05:14,409 ...this is a good time to ask. 64 00:05:15,181 --> 00:05:19,345 Do you really mean to take this girl to wife? 65 00:05:20,053 --> 00:05:21,543 Why do you ask? 66 00:05:24,691 --> 00:05:29,856 When her father was alive, our stipend was 100 koku of rice. 67 00:05:30,430 --> 00:05:33,866 That is not so much less than yours. 68 00:05:34,734 --> 00:05:41,469 But after he had to commit suicide, we were reduced to 30 koku per year. 69 00:05:43,042 --> 00:05:47,479 Our prospects for advancement are not good? Either. 70 00:05:49,415 --> 00:05:54,250 Are you not worried about what your family will think... 71 00:05:54,387 --> 00:05:56,719 ...if you marry one of us? 72 00:05:57,857 --> 00:06:03,625 Don't be concerned. I will choose who I marry. 73 00:06:04,464 --> 00:06:06,398 That is good to hear. 74 00:06:07,333 --> 00:06:10,996 There's just one thing that displeases me. 75 00:06:11,704 --> 00:06:12,466 What? 76 00:06:13,406 --> 00:06:18,343 You'll be my 'elder brother'. I don't look forward to that. 77 00:06:18,611 --> 00:06:19,578 Fool! 78 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:21,840 It'll go to your head. 79 00:06:22,382 --> 00:06:24,043 Kie? Did you hear that? 80 00:06:24,183 --> 00:06:25,241 Agh! 81 00:06:25,485 --> 00:06:26,417 Yes? Sir. 82 00:06:26,552 --> 00:06:28,918 He's not making sense! 83 00:06:29,188 --> 00:06:34,353 I understand perfectly how Squire Shimada feels. 84 00:06:35,228 --> 00:06:36,422 What?! 85 00:06:36,562 --> 00:06:37,756 See? 86 00:06:40,199 --> 00:06:41,826 Drink up, 'kid brother'! 87 00:06:43,069 --> 00:06:48,632 Kie watched over my sister s she was married to Smon. 88 00:06:50,576 --> 00:06:54,410 Next it ws her turn to leve us forever... 89 00:06:55,081 --> 00:06:58,346 ...when she married into merchant family. 90 00:06:59,552 --> 00:07:03,716 It was as if the light had gone out in our house. 91 00:07:37,490 --> 00:07:38,855 Kie! 92 00:07:43,463 --> 00:07:46,489 Hello? Sir! 93 00:07:47,400 --> 00:07:49,459 I thought it was you! 94 00:07:49,836 --> 00:07:50,928 Are you well? 95 00:07:51,838 --> 00:07:57,708 I'm sorry I couldn't come to your mother's one-year memorial. 96 00:07:57,977 --> 00:07:59,604 It was rude of me. 97 00:08:00,613 --> 00:08:01,739 Shopping? 98 00:08:02,048 --> 00:08:04,778 Yes. For cloth and thread. 99 00:08:05,418 --> 00:08:08,751 Let me buy you a kimono collar? Then. 100 00:08:09,288 --> 00:08:11,779 What have you got that would suit her? 101 00:08:18,164 --> 00:08:19,825 You've lost weight. 102 00:08:20,466 --> 00:08:24,493 I was in bed with a cold last month. 103 00:08:24,637 --> 00:08:28,437 That's not good. Are you better now? 104 00:08:28,608 --> 00:08:29,597 Yes. 105 00:08:33,746 --> 00:08:34,804 How's this one? 106 00:08:35,081 --> 00:08:36,912 We'll take that? Then. 107 00:08:37,116 --> 00:08:39,846 Why, thank you! 108 00:08:43,756 --> 00:08:45,189 I'm so pleased... 109 00:08:47,560 --> 00:08:50,188 Are you happy? 110 00:08:51,898 --> 00:08:52,865 Yes. 111 00:09:01,774 --> 00:09:03,537 Why are you crying? 112 00:09:04,510 --> 00:09:08,674 I'm so happy to see you again... 113 00:09:08,915 --> 00:09:10,849 ...the tears just came. 114 00:09:11,150 --> 00:09:14,642 Is your husband taking good care of you? 115 00:09:17,156 --> 00:09:18,453 Are you sure? 116 00:09:21,127 --> 00:09:24,619 I'll treasure this collar. 117 00:09:25,698 --> 00:09:26,824 Excuse me. 118 00:09:30,002 --> 00:09:31,026 Um... 119 00:09:31,704 --> 00:09:36,801 ...you're married by now? Aren't you, sir? 120 00:09:37,743 --> 00:09:40,075 Uh, no... 121 00:09:40,446 --> 00:09:42,573 ...I'm afraid not. 122 00:09:43,983 --> 00:09:47,316 Since Mother died the house is a mess. 123 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:51,447 Perhaps you could come and do some cleaning. 124 00:09:54,493 --> 00:09:57,018 I promise I will. 125 00:10:28,628 --> 00:10:29,925 You know, Kume... 126 00:10:32,264 --> 00:10:34,562 ...I saw Kie today. 127 00:10:34,767 --> 00:10:35,927 Oh. 128 00:10:37,603 --> 00:10:43,542 I thought she was happily married into the Iseya family... 129 00:10:45,244 --> 00:10:46,973 ...but today... 130 00:10:49,048 --> 00:10:53,985 ...she'd grown so pale and thin in the shoulders... 131 00:10:54,987 --> 00:10:58,718 She was always so cheerful and healthy... 132 00:10:59,692 --> 00:11:01,284 Now she looks ill. 133 00:11:01,427 --> 00:11:02,587 Oh? Dear! 134 00:11:03,996 --> 00:11:07,727 I asked if she was happy... 135 00:11:09,001 --> 00:11:11,231 ...and she started crying. 136 00:11:14,774 --> 00:11:16,264 The poor girl! 137 00:11:23,783 --> 00:11:29,050 I wanted to help her, but I didn't know what to do. 138 00:11:30,189 --> 00:11:36,253 Perhaps I should have just brought her back here with me. 139 00:11:47,306 --> 00:11:52,073 I've cared for her ever since she was 16... 140 00:11:53,446 --> 00:11:55,914 ...like a younger sister. 141 00:11:58,451 --> 00:12:00,214 And now she's... 142 00:12:29,014 --> 00:12:30,879 I'm going home? Sir. 143 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:34,717 You are? Good night. 144 00:12:38,557 --> 00:12:43,688 I couldn't help but worry about Kie. 145 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:54,266 I was Iso feeling guilty bout my inability to understnd... 146 00:12:55,841 --> 00:13:02,076 ...the principles of the new western artillery. 147 00:13:02,882 --> 00:13:05,214 Now? This is vital. 148 00:13:06,051 --> 00:13:13,014 Wearing the fingerstall? You insert the right forefinger into the vent. 149 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:17,388 This prevents air from being expelled when the shot is loaded... 150 00:13:17,696 --> 00:13:20,631 ...which could be disastrous. 151 00:13:20,833 --> 00:13:21,925 Bang! 152 00:13:22,468 --> 00:13:26,199 A premature discharge, causing burns and even death. 153 00:13:27,006 --> 00:13:29,270 I had a colleague die that way. 154 00:13:30,209 --> 00:13:35,044 Next occurs the 'ranging' of the gun. This involves four techniques: 155 00:13:35,481 --> 00:13:39,383 1: Quadrant. 2: Tangent scale. 3: Breech sight... 156 00:13:39,518 --> 00:13:44,148 ...and 4: Pendulum hausse. You learned these yesterday. 157 00:13:44,290 --> 00:13:45,814 Questions? 158 00:13:46,125 --> 00:13:47,285 Yes? 159 00:13:47,426 --> 00:13:51,487 This book says the English 'Armstrong' cannon... 160 00:13:51,630 --> 00:13:56,499 ...has a vent piece, so you don't have to stick your finger in it. 161 00:13:56,735 --> 00:13:58,430 It costs more. 162 00:13:59,071 --> 00:14:05,032 One Armstrong costs as much as 500 of your old matchlocks. 163 00:14:05,878 --> 00:14:09,314 Wars now are won by the most expensive weaponry. 164 00:14:09,782 --> 00:14:13,047 By money. Such is the age that is upon us. 165 00:14:13,185 --> 00:14:14,174 Sensei... 166 00:14:14,453 --> 00:14:15,385 Yes? 167 00:14:15,554 --> 00:14:17,522 I'm sorry, but... 168 00:14:17,656 --> 00:14:22,923 ...I haven't the foggiest idea what you're talking about. 169 00:14:23,529 --> 00:14:27,693 It'd help if you'd speak the way we're used to... 170 00:14:27,833 --> 00:14:28,925 He can't! 171 00:14:29,068 --> 00:14:31,935 Then why get an instructor from Edo? 172 00:14:32,738 --> 00:14:37,732 Could you at least translate all those English and Dutch words? 173 00:14:37,877 --> 00:14:41,904 They put my head in a whirl. 174 00:14:42,147 --> 00:14:44,479 The longer I sit the stupider I feel! 175 00:14:48,187 --> 00:14:49,814 You find this amusing? 176 00:14:51,223 --> 00:14:52,884 Is this a time for levity? 177 00:14:53,425 --> 00:14:58,453 To prepare you to face an emergency with modern artillery... 178 00:14:58,898 --> 00:15:04,427 ...your clan has summoned me from Edo to this backwater! 179 00:15:04,970 --> 00:15:06,665 This is no laughing matter! 180 00:15:06,939 --> 00:15:12,070 With all due respect? Sir... a 'backwater'? 181 00:15:13,045 --> 00:15:17,004 We are hereditary vassals to the Tokugawa shogun. 182 00:15:17,349 --> 00:15:21,547 At the Battle of Sekigahara our first chieftain... 183 00:15:22,121 --> 00:15:24,555 I am well aware of that. 184 00:15:27,126 --> 00:15:30,061 I apologize. We will pause for a moment. 185 00:15:31,397 --> 00:15:34,195 Stupid back-country samurai! 186 00:15:36,468 --> 00:15:37,901 Not that far! 187 00:15:38,070 --> 00:15:39,094 Left... 188 00:15:39,939 --> 00:15:40,963 Left! 189 00:15:42,708 --> 00:15:43,572 All right! 190 00:15:46,211 --> 00:15:48,304 Plaatsen! 191 00:15:48,681 --> 00:15:50,012 'Post'! 192 00:15:58,424 --> 00:15:59,391 Ladde! 193 00:15:59,625 --> 00:16:00,614 'Load'! 194 00:16:02,027 --> 00:16:06,123 Watch? You men. When he shouts, you all move. 195 00:16:06,298 --> 00:16:08,596 That's the western way. 196 00:16:09,902 --> 00:16:12,132 Don't stop to bow! 197 00:16:19,044 --> 00:16:22,172 See what he's doing? That's 'aiming'. 198 00:16:26,618 --> 00:16:27,585 Vaardig! 199 00:16:28,754 --> 00:16:30,585 'Ready to fire'! 200 00:16:34,026 --> 00:16:34,958 Ready! 201 00:16:43,702 --> 00:16:44,964 Vuur! 202 00:16:45,337 --> 00:16:46,497 'Fire'! 203 00:16:48,340 --> 00:16:51,275 Bang!!! 204 00:16:51,477 --> 00:16:56,312 Sailing far over the castle wall? The shot lands amid the enemy ranks... 205 00:16:56,448 --> 00:16:59,110 ...killing dozens of samurai! 206 00:16:59,585 --> 00:17:01,109 Hurrah! 207 00:17:11,897 --> 00:17:12,761 'Post'! 208 00:17:18,804 --> 00:17:19,862 'Load'! 209 00:17:25,811 --> 00:17:27,335 I will explain, Milord. 210 00:17:28,347 --> 00:17:34,513 When the gunpowder explodes? The gun is thrust violently back. 211 00:17:34,820 --> 00:17:39,587 This mound of earth will bring it to a stop. 212 00:17:40,092 --> 00:17:43,391 It is then returned to position and reloaded. 213 00:17:43,595 --> 00:17:46,564 Stand back? Please. You're in danger there. 214 00:17:50,502 --> 00:17:52,527 'Post'! 215 00:17:52,938 --> 00:17:55,304 We will now fire the cannon. 216 00:18:04,950 --> 00:18:08,750 Target: The enemy castle tower! 217 00:18:14,993 --> 00:18:15,982 'Fire'! 218 00:18:20,566 --> 00:18:22,966 Be careful! Watch out! 219 00:18:38,283 --> 00:18:41,377 The north-country spring, when leaves burst forth... 220 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:44,951 ...as if waiting for the snow to melt... 221 00:18:45,791 --> 00:18:50,091 ...was a time I passed in n empty, barren state of mind. 222 00:18:50,362 --> 00:18:51,624 Fire! 223 00:19:00,939 --> 00:19:03,499 Watch out! 224 00:19:03,809 --> 00:19:06,141 Get back! Get back! 225 00:19:36,542 --> 00:19:38,669 Thank you. 226 00:19:43,682 --> 00:19:45,479 Uncle! 227 00:20:01,567 --> 00:20:07,528 You've come far? Uncle, to attend this memorial of my mother's passing. 228 00:20:07,806 --> 00:20:09,899 I am truly grateful. 229 00:20:14,479 --> 00:20:18,643 Thank you very much, Sir Bunemon. 230 00:20:19,785 --> 00:20:21,810 Has your health been good? 231 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:23,888 Damn your civilities! 232 00:20:25,390 --> 00:20:30,555 What was that disgraceful performance before His Lordship the other day?! 233 00:20:30,696 --> 00:20:31,560 Aye! 234 00:20:32,431 --> 00:20:34,524 What is a samurai doing... 235 00:20:35,434 --> 00:20:39,268 ...welcoming these confounded firearms! 236 00:20:40,639 --> 00:20:44,405 Firearms are not for samurai! 237 00:20:44,643 --> 00:20:45,803 Disgraceful! 238 00:20:47,846 --> 00:20:52,408 In battle you stand ready with sword or spear. 239 00:20:52,684 --> 00:20:56,017 'I, Kanbei Katagiri? Do challenge you! ' 240 00:20:57,322 --> 00:21:02,555 Thus you announce your name? And let the skills you have mastered... 241 00:21:02,995 --> 00:21:04,792 ...decide the victor. 242 00:21:06,231 --> 00:21:07,892 That's how it must be! 243 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:11,365 The westerners are barbarians. They feed on beasts! 244 00:21:13,672 --> 00:21:17,438 With all due respect? Uncle... 245 00:21:17,876 --> 00:21:23,746 ...we have fought since the Genpei War with sword and spear... 246 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:27,150 ...and bow and arrow as well. 247 00:21:28,153 --> 00:21:34,524 But in those 700 years the west has devoted its ingenuity... 248 00:21:34,726 --> 00:21:37,559 ...to creating new weapons of war. 249 00:21:37,696 --> 00:21:38,526 Aye! 250 00:21:38,897 --> 00:21:42,856 Inventing new things? Discarding the old. 251 00:21:43,101 --> 00:21:48,004 That's the way of the west? And perhaps one of these days... 252 00:21:48,206 --> 00:21:52,609 ...we'll have to change how we think about war, and everything else. 253 00:21:52,811 --> 00:21:55,143 Discarding the old?! 254 00:21:57,549 --> 00:22:01,041 It's those western airs you put on... 255 00:22:01,553 --> 00:22:05,922 ...that keep you from finding a wife, you young oaf! 256 00:22:07,492 --> 00:22:11,019 'Oaf'? I have a wife. 257 00:22:11,229 --> 00:22:14,756 It's Munezo here who doesn't. 258 00:22:16,034 --> 00:22:17,501 It's you? 259 00:22:18,236 --> 00:22:22,570 What's the connection between firearms and a wife for me? 260 00:22:22,708 --> 00:22:25,677 Everything's connected, you fool! 261 00:22:25,811 --> 00:22:26,436 Featherbrain! 262 00:22:26,578 --> 00:22:27,567 No-account! 263 00:22:27,746 --> 00:22:28,872 Disgrace! 264 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:30,139 Uncle... 265 00:22:31,383 --> 00:22:34,181 The refreshments are ready. 266 00:22:38,724 --> 00:22:40,248 Who are you again? 267 00:22:40,492 --> 00:22:42,517 Munezo's sister. 268 00:23:01,947 --> 00:23:04,507 The tea's ready? 'Father'. 269 00:23:06,151 --> 00:23:08,676 They really lit into you? 'EIder Brother'. 270 00:23:09,187 --> 00:23:12,020 And you? 'Father'. 271 00:23:14,059 --> 00:23:18,826 I've always hated that man. He's so full of himself! 272 00:23:21,299 --> 00:23:25,963 He had no call to talk like that, spraying spit all over the place... 273 00:23:28,106 --> 00:23:32,338 It's my own fault for not finding myself a wife. 274 00:23:32,477 --> 00:23:33,466 Aye. 275 00:23:36,548 --> 00:23:39,142 You can't beat me yet, 'Father'. 276 00:23:39,484 --> 00:23:42,681 Kane? Bring my sewing box. 277 00:23:44,589 --> 00:23:45,749 Brother... 278 00:23:45,891 --> 00:23:47,017 What? 279 00:23:47,292 --> 00:23:52,821 Your cloak's ripped. I couldn't take my eyes off it at the ceremony. 280 00:23:56,535 --> 00:23:59,231 Well? They do say single men breed maggots... 281 00:23:59,838 --> 00:24:03,740 ...but still? He's getting really scruffy. 282 00:24:07,712 --> 00:24:10,738 He wasn't like that when Kie was around. 283 00:24:10,882 --> 00:24:14,181 Oh? Kie... how is she? 284 00:24:14,719 --> 00:24:17,187 I'm worried. I think I'II... 285 00:24:17,322 --> 00:24:19,813 Is something wrong with Kie? 286 00:24:22,260 --> 00:24:24,660 She's in bed sick. 287 00:24:25,130 --> 00:24:28,395 She's sick? Is it bad? 288 00:24:31,002 --> 00:24:33,232 It looks that way. 289 00:24:33,472 --> 00:24:37,340 The clerk from the next store was here, and he told me... 290 00:24:37,509 --> 00:24:41,468 ...that from the day after her wedding Kie was up before everyone... 291 00:24:41,646 --> 00:24:45,241 ...cleaning and cooking for all the apprentices... 292 00:24:45,383 --> 00:24:49,012 ...and bathing last at night in everyone's grime. 293 00:24:49,321 --> 00:24:54,384 The clerk said anyone would get sick that way. 294 00:24:56,561 --> 00:24:59,621 That's a real shame. 295 00:24:59,764 --> 00:25:04,394 He said she miscarried last fall and they gave her no time to rest. 296 00:25:04,569 --> 00:25:09,700 And now she's ill they won't spend the money for a doctor. 297 00:25:09,941 --> 00:25:11,841 That's terrible! 298 00:25:14,212 --> 00:25:17,238 Her father came to see her. 299 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:22,510 They said Kie was of their family now, and he wasn't to interfere. 300 00:25:22,721 --> 00:25:24,712 They turned him away. 301 00:25:25,190 --> 00:25:26,987 They re terrible. 302 00:25:31,496 --> 00:25:33,623 How long has she been in bed? 303 00:25:35,967 --> 00:25:39,698 She hasn't been seen in the shop in two months. 304 00:25:41,940 --> 00:25:45,774 If you knew that, why haven't you been to see her?! 305 00:25:45,977 --> 00:25:49,413 I couldn't go to a merchant's house! 306 00:25:51,283 --> 00:25:52,580 Where are you going? 307 00:25:53,652 --> 00:25:58,817 I've been worried about her all through the winter. 308 00:25:59,190 --> 00:26:00,088 I'll go see her. 309 00:26:00,225 --> 00:26:01,192 Hey! 310 00:26:05,096 --> 00:26:06,358 I'll go? Too. 311 00:26:18,043 --> 00:26:22,002 Well! What can I do for you? 312 00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:26,680 Your daughter-in-law once served in my house. My name is Katagiri. 313 00:26:26,818 --> 00:26:32,620 Oh? Yes! Kie's told us all about you. 314 00:26:32,824 --> 00:26:36,692 I've heard Kie is ill. I'm here to see her. 315 00:26:36,828 --> 00:26:39,023 That's very nice of you. 316 00:26:39,164 --> 00:26:41,394 Yes? She is ill... 317 00:26:41,533 --> 00:26:47,028 ...but I'm looking after her, so you need have no fear. 318 00:26:49,674 --> 00:26:55,078 Once she's recovered? I'll have her come and thank you. 319 00:26:56,414 --> 00:26:58,974 Is she very ill? 320 00:26:59,284 --> 00:27:01,081 Not seriously. 321 00:27:01,219 --> 00:27:04,814 A circulatory problem. It's quite common. 322 00:27:04,956 --> 00:27:08,448 But I'm told she's been ill for two months now. 323 00:27:08,693 --> 00:27:10,092 Has a doctor seen her? 324 00:27:10,228 --> 00:27:14,494 Of course! Our family doctor attends to her. 325 00:27:16,635 --> 00:27:21,072 Since I've come all this way? I'd like to see her once before I go. 326 00:27:21,239 --> 00:27:24,265 Kie is my son's wife. 327 00:27:25,143 --> 00:27:29,170 I can't have a man visiting her, former employer or not. 328 00:27:29,314 --> 00:27:31,339 The very idea! 329 00:27:31,583 --> 00:27:32,572 You refuse? 330 00:27:32,751 --> 00:27:36,881 Yes! I have young people working here to consider. 331 00:27:37,322 --> 00:27:39,051 I will see her. 332 00:27:42,193 --> 00:27:46,527 Samurai or not? The answer is 'no'. Now leave, please. 333 00:27:46,765 --> 00:27:49,461 I'll see her whether you like it or not! 334 00:27:49,601 --> 00:27:52,934 Shall I call the Constable? 335 00:27:53,238 --> 00:27:55,433 Where is Kie? Take me to her! 336 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:03,338 Hey! 337 00:28:13,892 --> 00:28:17,157 She's no use to us anyway! 338 00:28:17,962 --> 00:28:20,294 This room's freezing! 339 00:28:23,702 --> 00:28:24,794 Kie... 340 00:28:25,670 --> 00:28:28,571 ...do you recognize me? 341 00:28:32,143 --> 00:28:33,440 Your house... 342 00:28:36,247 --> 00:28:41,981 I didn't come to clean your house. Forgive me. 343 00:28:43,755 --> 00:28:44,847 I do. 344 00:28:46,224 --> 00:28:48,920 I was so busy... 345 00:28:50,261 --> 00:28:52,161 ...all through New Year's... 346 00:28:53,531 --> 00:28:55,396 Then I got sick... 347 00:28:57,736 --> 00:29:00,136 ...and I couldn't get up. 348 00:29:01,406 --> 00:29:02,532 No? 349 00:29:07,312 --> 00:29:13,376 I'm afraid if I go on like this I'm going to die. 350 00:29:17,655 --> 00:29:18,986 But... 351 00:29:19,557 --> 00:29:24,824 ...I wanted to see you first, sir... 352 00:29:26,965 --> 00:29:29,160 ...and apologize. 353 00:29:31,970 --> 00:29:35,906 That's fine. You can tell me all about it later. 354 00:29:37,509 --> 00:29:40,171 Let's go. 355 00:29:40,879 --> 00:29:42,176 Come with me. 356 00:29:44,249 --> 00:29:47,309 What did you say? 357 00:29:48,987 --> 00:29:53,287 I'm ashamed... to be seen like this. 358 00:29:55,260 --> 00:29:57,319 Don't be. 359 00:29:57,962 --> 00:30:01,659 It's that old witch's fault this happened. 360 00:30:07,772 --> 00:30:09,501 I'm taking Kie. 361 00:30:10,008 --> 00:30:13,944 Write a statement of divorce. I'll come for it later. 362 00:30:15,413 --> 00:30:17,574 You're in the way! Move! 363 00:30:19,117 --> 00:30:23,281 All right? Kie... hold on tight. 364 00:30:25,023 --> 00:30:27,821 Hold onto me. 365 00:30:31,996 --> 00:30:34,191 She's ours! Where are you taking her? 366 00:30:34,499 --> 00:30:36,330 You listen to me! 367 00:30:37,068 --> 00:30:41,232 Kie trained as a maid with us for three and a half years. 368 00:30:42,106 --> 00:30:44,267 From my late mother... 369 00:30:44,642 --> 00:30:47,440 ...she learned housework and deportment... 370 00:30:48,279 --> 00:30:51,476 ...so she could go proudly as a bride into any house. 371 00:30:53,084 --> 00:30:57,612 It enrages me to see her... 372 00:30:58,690 --> 00:31:02,456 ...in a pitiful state like this! 373 00:31:04,262 --> 00:31:06,492 File a complaint if you wish. 374 00:31:08,766 --> 00:31:12,725 I'll protect her if it takes my sword to do it! 375 00:31:20,712 --> 00:31:21,974 Milksop! 376 00:31:31,589 --> 00:31:33,113 The basket, Naota! 377 00:31:35,360 --> 00:31:36,486 What are you doing? 378 00:31:36,628 --> 00:31:38,459 The chicken got away! 379 00:31:41,566 --> 00:31:44,000 Shino! I'm glad you came. 380 00:31:44,369 --> 00:31:47,463 Naota told me everything. Where is she? 381 00:31:47,672 --> 00:31:49,435 In the back room. 382 00:31:50,141 --> 00:31:51,733 What did the doctor say? 383 00:31:52,010 --> 00:31:54,843 That she's weak, but not badly ill. 384 00:31:55,013 --> 00:31:56,173 Really? 385 00:31:56,681 --> 00:32:00,208 He says with food and rest she'll be fine. 386 00:32:09,427 --> 00:32:10,553 Kie... 387 00:32:12,897 --> 00:32:14,125 ...it's me. 388 00:32:15,500 --> 00:32:16,899 Do you recognize me? 389 00:32:20,672 --> 00:32:25,200 You poor thing! You're so thin! 390 00:32:25,743 --> 00:32:28,610 We should have come sooner! 391 00:32:29,948 --> 00:32:32,280 No, don't get up. 392 00:32:33,518 --> 00:32:35,816 Just lay back and rest. 393 00:32:40,892 --> 00:32:43,725 I'll wipe her down. Heat some water. 394 00:32:43,861 --> 00:32:45,488 I already am. 395 00:32:45,897 --> 00:32:49,424 I'll get her one of Mother's robes. Where are they? 396 00:32:49,567 --> 00:32:51,296 I'll do it. 397 00:32:51,436 --> 00:32:52,425 Shino! 398 00:32:52,570 --> 00:32:56,006 I thought we could make her some chicken broth. 399 00:32:56,140 --> 00:32:57,107 Get busy! 400 00:32:57,241 --> 00:33:00,768 You can't feed her anything as oily as that now! 401 00:33:01,446 --> 00:33:03,539 Make some rice gruel. 402 00:33:03,748 --> 00:33:06,512 How do you make that? 403 00:33:06,651 --> 00:33:08,516 Boil a little rice in water. 404 00:33:08,653 --> 00:33:10,450 Kane? You do it. 405 00:33:10,621 --> 00:33:13,522 Munezo? Heat me some water! 406 00:33:13,691 --> 00:33:14,715 Oh? Yeah... 407 00:33:18,129 --> 00:33:21,360 Kume! Go somewhere out of the way! 408 00:33:21,499 --> 00:33:22,625 What can I do? 409 00:33:22,767 --> 00:33:24,632 You're in the way, too. 410 00:33:27,338 --> 00:33:29,135 What are you doing?! 411 00:33:35,046 --> 00:33:36,308 I'll do it. 412 00:33:36,881 --> 00:33:38,576 Don't let go! 413 00:33:49,160 --> 00:33:53,494 Kume? Iook in on Kie before you go to bed. 414 00:33:55,566 --> 00:33:58,558 I'll come back tomorrow. 415 00:33:59,337 --> 00:34:01,828 Sorry to keep you here this late. 416 00:34:07,578 --> 00:34:10,206 What's going to come of this? 417 00:34:11,416 --> 00:34:14,749 A samurai carrying a girl on his back... 418 00:34:15,319 --> 00:34:17,913 ...in broad daylight! 419 00:34:19,057 --> 00:34:20,752 People will talk. 420 00:34:28,699 --> 00:34:32,135 Here? Kie. This'll warm your feet. 421 00:34:38,676 --> 00:34:42,635 Tomorrow I'll go back to the Iseya... 422 00:34:43,014 --> 00:34:44,879 ...and settle everything. 423 00:34:46,317 --> 00:34:50,344 There's nothing to worry about. You just rest here. 424 00:34:51,222 --> 00:34:54,953 Think of this as your own home. 425 00:34:55,426 --> 00:34:56,825 All right? 426 00:36:26,884 --> 00:36:27,851 Hello... 427 00:36:29,487 --> 00:36:30,476 Hello! 428 00:36:32,790 --> 00:36:35,190 Is this Squire Katagiri's house? 429 00:36:38,696 --> 00:36:42,792 I'm Kie's sister. I've come to see her. 430 00:36:53,377 --> 00:36:54,708 Good day to you. 431 00:36:54,879 --> 00:36:56,107 In there. 432 00:37:05,056 --> 00:37:06,114 Sis? 433 00:37:10,161 --> 00:37:11,423 Bun! 434 00:37:14,031 --> 00:37:18,058 Pa said come see you. 435 00:37:19,403 --> 00:37:24,864 You came all that way? And by yourself! 436 00:37:25,543 --> 00:37:29,104 I'm so glad you're all right! 437 00:37:29,780 --> 00:37:33,147 I was so worried! 438 00:38:34,078 --> 00:38:37,536 Who are you? What are you doing here? 439 00:38:42,253 --> 00:38:45,188 No, that's not necessary. 440 00:38:46,257 --> 00:38:48,350 Who are you, child? 441 00:39:01,472 --> 00:39:06,136 Do I seem such an ogre, then? 442 00:39:07,044 --> 00:39:08,978 That's a surprise to me. 443 00:39:09,413 --> 00:39:13,008 It's not that you're an ogre? Sir. 444 00:39:13,217 --> 00:39:15,742 Samurai scare her. 445 00:39:15,953 --> 00:39:20,481 She's never seen one up close before. 446 00:39:21,258 --> 00:39:23,089 Why do we scare her? 447 00:39:23,227 --> 00:39:26,458 Because you carry swords. 448 00:39:26,764 --> 00:39:30,666 I grew up thinking that if I offended a samurai... 449 00:39:30,868 --> 00:39:34,099 ...he'd cut me down right there on the spot. 450 00:39:34,739 --> 00:39:36,730 That's just not so? Kie. 451 00:39:38,843 --> 00:39:42,244 A sword is something you hardly ever draw. 452 00:39:42,713 --> 00:39:46,615 I've never drawn mine except to tend to it. 453 00:39:47,184 --> 00:39:50,449 Is that the truth, sir? 454 00:39:50,755 --> 00:39:52,222 Of course! 455 00:39:52,990 --> 00:39:57,757 Killing is frightening, even for a samurai. 456 00:39:58,362 --> 00:40:01,525 That's something I've never heard before. 457 00:40:01,999 --> 00:40:06,868 So were you afraid of me when you first came here? 458 00:40:07,037 --> 00:40:12,339 My heart was pounding, sir. I thought I might die any moment. 459 00:40:13,611 --> 00:40:18,207 Is that really what you thought? 460 00:40:19,083 --> 00:40:21,881 And here my heart was pounding... 461 00:40:22,586 --> 00:40:25,180 ...over this young girl who'd come to our house. 462 00:40:27,558 --> 00:40:28,889 Is something wrong? 463 00:40:30,261 --> 00:40:32,286 I'm fooling with you, sir. 464 00:40:33,697 --> 00:40:35,790 Well? Of all the nerve! 465 00:40:36,066 --> 00:40:39,661 Making fun of me! Can you imagine that? Naota? 466 00:40:44,008 --> 00:40:46,374 Now? That's a big mouth! 467 00:40:55,419 --> 00:40:58,980 See, Bun? Your sister's laughing. 468 00:41:06,363 --> 00:41:07,796 Watch your head! 469 00:41:13,037 --> 00:41:14,197 Naota! 470 00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:19,909 No sleeping late tomorrow, now. 471 00:41:22,346 --> 00:41:27,716 You've got to grow up right and make a good wife of yourself. 472 00:41:29,153 --> 00:41:32,247 Will you go as a bride again? 473 00:41:32,990 --> 00:41:35,788 No. I've learned my lesson. 474 00:41:36,427 --> 00:41:40,227 When I'm better, I'll just look after the master. 475 00:41:40,664 --> 00:41:42,825 I owe him my life, after all. 476 00:41:43,300 --> 00:41:46,997 Will you marry the master? Then? 477 00:41:47,738 --> 00:41:52,641 No. The master and I are of different castes. 478 00:41:53,043 --> 00:41:54,772 Different what? 479 00:41:55,112 --> 00:41:56,340 'Castes'. 480 00:41:57,481 --> 00:41:59,608 What does that mean? 481 00:42:00,718 --> 00:42:03,812 I don't really know. 482 00:42:04,622 --> 00:42:08,353 I've never thought about it before. 483 00:42:15,799 --> 00:42:16,823 Hello! 484 00:42:18,269 --> 00:42:19,236 Hello! 485 00:42:20,638 --> 00:42:21,935 Who's there? 486 00:42:26,911 --> 00:42:27,935 Who is it? 487 00:42:28,812 --> 00:42:31,508 It's me? Samon. 488 00:42:39,790 --> 00:42:41,451 There's trouble. 489 00:42:49,533 --> 00:42:53,629 Hazama's been sent down from Edo for plotting rebellion. 490 00:42:53,771 --> 00:42:56,672 He'll be caged here in the domain. 491 00:42:59,109 --> 00:43:00,974 Hazama? Caged? 492 00:43:05,616 --> 00:43:09,916 He was involved with some reformers inside the Shogunate. 493 00:43:10,487 --> 00:43:13,081 Senior Retainer Hori found out. 494 00:43:16,961 --> 00:43:22,422 Some got off with har-kiri, but Hazama wasn't so lucky. 495 00:43:23,067 --> 00:43:25,001 He's on the Ou Highway now... 496 00:43:25,836 --> 00:43:30,205 ...being brought here in a prisoner's basket. 497 00:43:30,774 --> 00:43:32,173 When does he arrive? 498 00:43:33,243 --> 00:43:34,733 In two days. 499 00:43:35,312 --> 00:43:36,643 Who told you? 500 00:43:37,514 --> 00:43:38,742 My father. 501 00:43:40,084 --> 00:43:43,918 It's all being kept very secret. 502 00:43:44,888 --> 00:43:47,982 Anyone who talks is guilty of an offence. 503 00:43:49,293 --> 00:43:54,094 My father knows we were friends with Hazama... 504 00:43:54,665 --> 00:43:56,656 ...so he warned me. 505 00:44:00,771 --> 00:44:03,797 I was afraid he'd get into trouble down there... 506 00:44:05,142 --> 00:44:09,272 ...but I never thought he'd come home in a prisoner's basket! 507 00:45:00,464 --> 00:45:04,696 ...the clan dealt with them in secret. 508 00:45:09,540 --> 00:45:12,100 ...the privilege of suicide. 509 00:45:12,476 --> 00:45:15,445 He was held in solitary confinement... 510 00:45:15,813 --> 00:45:18,304 ...'cged'in the clan's domain. 511 00:45:23,854 --> 00:45:24,821 Watch him! 512 00:45:31,128 --> 00:45:32,152 On your feet! 513 00:45:41,305 --> 00:45:42,636 Damn rebel! 514 00:45:43,574 --> 00:45:44,871 Let him rot here! 515 00:45:49,580 --> 00:45:50,512 Let's go. 516 00:46:18,142 --> 00:46:20,269 Is Squire Katagiri here? 517 00:46:20,844 --> 00:46:22,436 Katagiri! 518 00:46:28,852 --> 00:46:32,811 You're to report to the Head Overseer for questioning. 519 00:46:37,494 --> 00:46:39,587 The Head Overseer's here? 520 00:46:40,063 --> 00:46:43,055 He arrived by swift-palanquin from Edo yesterday. 521 00:47:02,586 --> 00:47:04,986 This must be about Hazama. 522 00:47:06,089 --> 00:47:09,547 What does Squire Katagiri have to do with him? 523 00:47:09,693 --> 00:47:11,285 You don't know? 524 00:47:11,862 --> 00:47:17,300 He and Hazama studied fencing under Master Toda. 525 00:47:17,434 --> 00:47:18,924 They were an even match. 526 00:47:19,069 --> 00:47:22,004 So is Squire Katagiri mixed up in this plot? 527 00:47:22,139 --> 00:47:27,304 Shh! Don't talk about that! You'll lose your head if you do! 528 00:47:29,446 --> 00:47:31,004 The head came off! 529 00:48:01,044 --> 00:48:04,138 Munezo Katagiri, of our Training Corps. 530 00:48:07,985 --> 00:48:09,384 I will begin. 531 00:48:10,020 --> 00:48:14,457 You know Yaichiro Hazama of our Edo Horse Guard... 532 00:48:15,192 --> 00:48:20,459 Tell the Senior Retainer of your connection? Omitting nothing. 533 00:48:22,299 --> 00:48:26,633 We studied fencing together under Master Toda. 534 00:48:27,070 --> 00:48:29,061 We are brothers of the sword. 535 00:48:29,273 --> 00:48:29,967 'Toda'? 536 00:48:30,107 --> 00:48:34,305 Kansai Toda. Under our late Lord he surrendered samurai status... 537 00:48:34,444 --> 00:48:35,843 ...and became a farmer. 538 00:48:35,979 --> 00:48:38,106 Oh? That madman... 539 00:48:39,516 --> 00:48:42,883 So were you and Hazama... 540 00:48:43,153 --> 00:48:46,088 ...very close friends? 541 00:48:48,592 --> 00:48:50,082 May I enquire... 542 00:48:51,094 --> 00:48:54,086 ...of what crime Hazama stands accused? 543 00:48:54,298 --> 00:48:57,597 Silence! You will answer the questions you are asked! 544 00:48:57,935 --> 00:49:00,733 Such impertinence to the Head Overseer! 545 00:49:02,673 --> 00:49:07,042 'Katagiri'... the son of Hanbei Katagiri? 546 00:49:07,244 --> 00:49:11,510 Yes? Sir. He committed har-kiri over the Goken River improvements. 547 00:49:11,648 --> 00:49:14,173 He has his father's insolence. 548 00:49:14,985 --> 00:49:15,883 Continue. 549 00:49:19,589 --> 00:49:24,856 I am told Hazama left in anger when Toda chose you over him... 550 00:49:25,162 --> 00:49:30,759 ...to learn the esoteric arts of his school called 'The Hidden Blade'. 551 00:49:30,968 --> 00:49:32,230 Is this true? 552 00:49:33,270 --> 00:49:37,798 I am sworn to silence about 'The Hidden Blade'. 553 00:49:38,342 --> 00:49:39,434 I beg your indulgence. 554 00:49:39,576 --> 00:49:42,739 Now? Now. You won't get anywhere losing your temper. 555 00:49:44,081 --> 00:49:45,173 Katagiri... 556 00:49:46,950 --> 00:49:52,081 ...who is the better swordsman? You or Hazama? 557 00:49:54,157 --> 00:49:56,990 Hazama, I would think. 558 00:49:57,127 --> 00:49:58,822 That's strange... 559 00:49:59,029 --> 00:50:04,729 You competed before His Lordship some years ago, and of three matches... 560 00:50:04,968 --> 00:50:05,900 ...you won two. 561 00:50:06,036 --> 00:50:10,439 Had we fought with real swords, Hazama would have won. 562 00:50:14,378 --> 00:50:16,710 All right? Then. 563 00:50:17,914 --> 00:50:22,817 Have you received letters from him since he left three years ago? 564 00:50:24,054 --> 00:50:28,753 Two or three times, New Year's greetings and the like. 565 00:50:28,892 --> 00:50:30,291 Katagiri... 566 00:50:32,763 --> 00:50:34,390 Don't write this. 567 00:50:47,310 --> 00:50:52,213 Who among the retainers here is Hazama close to? 568 00:50:53,650 --> 00:50:55,277 You must know that. 569 00:50:59,589 --> 00:51:04,492 This is a list of those who have studied under Master Toda. 570 00:51:05,896 --> 00:51:09,525 Your name is among them. 571 00:51:10,400 --> 00:51:14,131 Tell us who else here is friendly with Hazama. 572 00:51:18,442 --> 00:51:20,069 I wouldn't know. 573 00:51:21,745 --> 00:51:25,977 And even if I did know... 574 00:51:26,650 --> 00:51:28,709 ...I could not say. 575 00:51:31,555 --> 00:51:32,647 And why not? 576 00:51:35,158 --> 00:51:40,721 A samurai does not inform on his fellows. 577 00:51:46,570 --> 00:51:47,867 Milord! No! 578 00:51:49,773 --> 00:51:54,437 This is important! I won't take this from a low-caste samurai! 579 00:51:55,245 --> 00:51:57,372 Remember to whom you speak! 580 00:52:01,818 --> 00:52:03,012 You insolent cur! 581 00:52:21,905 --> 00:52:24,203 Squire Hazama? Time to eat. 582 00:52:34,618 --> 00:52:35,710 Squire? 583 00:53:19,062 --> 00:53:20,757 Welcome home, sir. 584 00:53:21,331 --> 00:53:24,562 Mother didn't teach you how to chop wood? Did she. 585 00:53:24,701 --> 00:53:26,601 I'm just not strong enough. 586 00:53:27,103 --> 00:53:32,302 Spread your knees and hold the wood straight in front of you. 587 00:53:33,476 --> 00:53:36,070 Don't lift the wood into the air. 588 00:53:36,513 --> 00:53:39,676 Lift the axe, take aim... 589 00:53:39,816 --> 00:53:40,908 ...and bring it down. 590 00:53:42,319 --> 00:53:47,780 Hold the axe loosely? Then put your weight behind it. 591 00:53:48,792 --> 00:53:50,487 Can you do that? 592 00:53:50,994 --> 00:53:51,961 Yes? Sir. 593 00:53:54,831 --> 00:53:56,765 How was your work today? 594 00:53:59,502 --> 00:54:01,231 Why do you ask? 595 00:54:02,138 --> 00:54:07,474 You're so pale I thought perhaps something made you angry. 596 00:54:08,745 --> 00:54:10,679 Those things happen every day. 597 00:54:12,515 --> 00:54:16,042 One must bear them like a samurai. 598 00:54:18,888 --> 00:54:19,946 Um... 599 00:54:21,524 --> 00:54:22,388 ...here. 600 00:54:23,260 --> 00:54:24,318 Thank you! 601 00:54:29,232 --> 00:54:36,502 But becuse one is a samurai there are things one must not bear! 602 00:54:49,419 --> 00:54:52,286 Excuse me... I've brought tea. 603 00:54:57,060 --> 00:55:00,996 I hate to interrupt your studies, but could I ask you to stand up? 604 00:55:01,464 --> 00:55:02,328 Why? 605 00:55:02,866 --> 00:55:06,495 I'd like to see how this kimono of your father's fits you. 606 00:55:06,836 --> 00:55:10,363 Your mother often said how it would suit you... 607 00:55:10,607 --> 00:55:13,735 ...and that she was going to adjust it for you. 608 00:55:22,185 --> 00:55:26,519 Why, it's perfect! The sleeves and the length. 609 00:55:26,756 --> 00:55:29,020 You could wear it just like that? Sir. 610 00:55:29,693 --> 00:55:33,220 I guess I have my father's build. 611 00:55:33,496 --> 00:55:36,897 Do you resemble him in the face? Too? 612 00:55:37,133 --> 00:55:39,328 No, not at all. 613 00:55:39,969 --> 00:55:43,063 My father had a face like a crab. 614 00:55:43,673 --> 00:55:46,198 When he got mad? The spit would fly. 615 00:55:46,476 --> 00:55:48,967 Nothing ever scared me like that. 616 00:55:50,313 --> 00:55:52,907 If he were alive? He'd be 60 now. 617 00:55:55,251 --> 00:55:58,311 You've heard what happened? Haven't you? 618 00:55:59,856 --> 00:56:00,720 Yes... 619 00:56:05,295 --> 00:56:06,592 Father! 620 00:56:09,299 --> 00:56:14,464 There was a problem with the accounts for the Goken River bridge. 621 00:56:15,905 --> 00:56:20,808 My father took responsibility, and committed suicide. 622 00:56:32,856 --> 00:56:34,881 He left me a letter. 623 00:56:36,059 --> 00:56:37,788 'I have not sinned... 624 00:56:38,862 --> 00:56:41,626 '... but I live to obey my liege lord. 625 00:56:42,332 --> 00:56:46,792 'Though you be young? You are my son. 626 00:56:47,570 --> 00:56:49,435 'This you will understand.' 627 00:56:50,707 --> 00:56:52,902 It's a very sad thing. 628 00:56:56,212 --> 00:56:59,807 We were driven out of the big house we'd lived in... 629 00:57:00,049 --> 00:57:02,574 ...the very next day... 630 00:57:03,620 --> 00:57:05,212 ...and came here. 631 00:57:07,357 --> 00:57:10,383 Our relatives would have nothing to do with us. 632 00:57:11,428 --> 00:57:17,128 Those were wretched days for my mother, Shino and me. 633 00:57:19,102 --> 00:57:22,265 Then you came along? A ruddy-faced girl... 634 00:57:22,906 --> 00:57:24,874 ...fresh off the farm. 635 00:57:25,642 --> 00:57:30,978 I didn't know how to behave, or how to speak properly... 636 00:57:31,281 --> 00:57:37,584 Mother certainly took a shine to you. She said you were brighter than Shino. 637 00:57:38,521 --> 00:57:43,015 She taught me everything I know. 638 00:57:43,893 --> 00:57:48,296 How to clean, lay up preserves, make miso... 639 00:57:48,631 --> 00:57:50,895 ...how to cook? Sew... 640 00:57:51,034 --> 00:57:54,128 ...weave, grow flowers... 641 00:57:54,471 --> 00:57:56,939 ...calligraphy, poetry... 642 00:57:58,007 --> 00:57:59,998 She taught you poems? 643 00:58:01,244 --> 00:58:04,975 She spelled them out so I could practice them. 644 00:58:05,215 --> 00:58:06,705 What poems? 645 00:58:06,850 --> 00:58:08,044 Different ones. 646 00:58:09,419 --> 00:58:11,182 Chant one for me. 647 00:58:11,788 --> 00:58:13,016 Oh? I couldn't! 648 00:58:13,523 --> 00:58:16,287 Your master commands it. 649 00:58:19,562 --> 00:58:22,030 Well? All right. 650 00:58:24,801 --> 00:58:29,534 'Methinks you hunt by morn... 651 00:58:30,507 --> 00:58:35,604 'Methinks you ride now to the hunt... 652 00:58:36,613 --> 00:58:41,880 'The sound of your catalpawood bow... 653 00:58:42,385 --> 00:58:44,717 '... comes to me... ' 654 00:58:48,825 --> 00:58:51,123 You have a beautiful voice. 655 00:58:52,562 --> 00:58:53,790 Keep singing! 656 00:58:53,930 --> 00:58:55,261 No! 657 00:58:55,498 --> 00:58:57,693 Even if your master asks? 658 00:58:59,869 --> 00:59:00,733 All right. 659 00:59:03,106 --> 00:59:08,567 'You who rules this land... 660 00:59:09,345 --> 00:59:11,438 'By morn... 661 00:59:13,016 --> 00:59:15,450 '... you caress me... ' 662 00:59:15,852 --> 00:59:16,511 Hey! 663 00:59:16,686 --> 00:59:21,521 'At eve you stand by me... ' 664 00:59:24,694 --> 00:59:28,255 Kume! Kume! Go take your bath. 665 00:59:29,966 --> 00:59:33,060 'I hear the sound... 666 00:59:34,103 --> 00:59:36,435 '... of the golden string... 667 00:59:37,307 --> 00:59:39,775 '... of your catalpawood bow... ' 668 00:59:41,311 --> 00:59:42,573 Once again! 669 00:59:44,247 --> 00:59:46,477 Eyes... 670 00:59:47,150 --> 00:59:48,208 ...left! 671 00:59:52,589 --> 00:59:53,783 As you were! 672 00:59:57,794 --> 01:00:01,662 Why can you not move 'click-click! ' on my order? 673 01:00:02,966 --> 01:00:05,992 If you retainers cannot... 674 01:00:06,235 --> 01:00:09,432 ...however will you instruct the foot soldiers? 675 01:00:09,872 --> 01:00:14,935 Sensei, why do we have to move 'click-click! ' like that? 676 01:00:17,313 --> 01:00:18,746 As I have explained... 677 01:00:19,015 --> 01:00:22,678 ...before a gun crew is instructed in artillery... 678 01:00:22,819 --> 01:00:26,016 ...it must learn to respond 'click-click! ' to orders. 679 01:00:26,155 --> 01:00:28,589 That is the reason for this drill. 680 01:00:29,325 --> 01:00:31,555 We will move on to marching. 681 01:00:35,298 --> 01:00:38,665 Front rank? Forward, march! 682 01:00:42,038 --> 01:00:43,164 No, no, no, no! 683 01:00:44,907 --> 01:00:48,673 Left foot forward? Then swing the opposite arm! 684 01:00:48,811 --> 01:00:49,743 Like so! 685 01:00:53,116 --> 01:00:55,880 What's so funny? What?! 686 01:00:56,219 --> 01:00:59,347 This is the new English style of walking! 687 01:00:59,856 --> 01:01:00,982 Now you try it. 688 01:01:02,592 --> 01:01:05,561 Front rank? Forward, march! 689 01:01:09,532 --> 01:01:13,593 Squire Katagiri! Swing your right arm as you raise your left foot. 690 01:01:13,736 --> 01:01:16,500 Why can't you people do this?! 691 01:01:16,673 --> 01:01:17,105 Right! 692 01:01:17,273 --> 01:01:17,864 Left! 693 01:01:18,041 --> 01:01:18,473 Right! 694 01:01:18,641 --> 01:01:19,369 Left! 695 01:01:25,748 --> 01:01:27,716 Don't make me say this again! 696 01:01:28,084 --> 01:01:33,784 Swing your arms, and you will naturally run much faster. 697 01:01:34,123 --> 01:01:37,320 You first five? On my order, please run. 698 01:01:37,794 --> 01:01:38,886 Ready... 699 01:01:39,862 --> 01:01:40,886 Run! 700 01:01:48,171 --> 01:01:50,799 What's wrong with that? Sensei? 701 01:01:52,175 --> 01:01:55,872 You'll get shot if you don't run faster than that! 702 01:01:56,112 --> 01:02:00,208 I thought we were running pretty fast... 703 01:02:01,484 --> 01:02:06,148 All right? We'll compare. We'll have a race. 704 01:02:06,556 --> 01:02:07,614 You're on! 705 01:02:08,391 --> 01:02:13,488 You run in your old samurai style? And I will run in the new English way. 706 01:02:13,963 --> 01:02:15,055 Go get 'im! 707 01:02:16,766 --> 01:02:17,733 Ready? 708 01:02:19,102 --> 01:02:20,000 Run! 709 01:02:23,039 --> 01:02:24,006 Faster! 710 01:02:24,240 --> 01:02:25,172 Go! 711 01:02:25,842 --> 01:02:26,672 Quick! 712 01:02:35,151 --> 01:02:36,140 Go on! Go! 713 01:02:37,587 --> 01:02:40,750 Squire Hirota? Are you all right?! 714 01:02:46,162 --> 01:02:47,459 Where's the Sensei? 715 01:02:47,597 --> 01:02:50,589 He's tired. He's laying down in his room. 716 01:02:51,934 --> 01:02:56,667 I feel sorry for him, you know. An instructor from Edo... 717 01:02:57,106 --> 01:03:01,099 ...up here shouting at us bumpkins all day... 718 01:03:02,278 --> 01:03:06,647 We should take him into Mugiyamachi for a drink. 719 01:03:06,849 --> 01:03:09,977 Good idea! We'll set him up with a girl. 720 01:03:12,388 --> 01:03:13,878 Through for the day? 721 01:03:14,423 --> 01:03:15,253 Aye. 722 01:03:23,833 --> 01:03:26,131 Well? I'll be on my way. 723 01:03:26,869 --> 01:03:28,427 Leaving already? 724 01:03:30,706 --> 01:03:36,667 Katagiri's not very sociable lately. Always rushing off home. 725 01:03:36,913 --> 01:03:39,973 He's got a sweet little maid waiting there for him. 726 01:03:40,116 --> 01:03:41,242 That's right. 727 01:03:41,450 --> 01:03:44,078 The lucky dog! 728 01:03:45,021 --> 01:03:49,754 Left foot, right arm! Een, twee! Halt! 729 01:03:51,661 --> 01:03:52,787 About turn! 730 01:03:57,366 --> 01:03:58,663 Forward, march! 731 01:04:01,571 --> 01:04:03,004 Not like that! 732 01:04:05,241 --> 01:04:06,708 So what's on your mind? 733 01:04:09,045 --> 01:04:13,175 Captain Takamine called me to his house the other day. 734 01:04:13,916 --> 01:04:17,010 He's looking for a husband for his youngest girl... 735 01:04:17,253 --> 01:04:20,279 ...and asked if I might know of anyone. 736 01:04:20,857 --> 01:04:22,882 I suggested you. 737 01:04:23,926 --> 01:04:28,625 I've met her twice. She's a nice girl. 738 01:04:29,532 --> 01:04:32,501 No, thanks. I don't need the trouble. 739 01:04:33,336 --> 01:04:35,031 I'm fine as I am. 740 01:04:35,171 --> 01:04:36,195 Fool! 741 01:04:38,841 --> 01:04:42,140 You don't have to say no. He already did. 742 01:04:42,612 --> 01:04:44,079 And that's not all. 743 01:04:44,881 --> 01:04:50,046 He gave me hell for my effrontery in suggesting you... 744 01:04:50,686 --> 01:04:53,450 ...as a husband for his precious daughter. 745 01:04:53,856 --> 01:04:55,756 Why did he do that? 746 01:04:57,059 --> 01:04:59,755 Don't you understand? 747 01:05:05,902 --> 01:05:08,598 Your father had to commit suicide. 748 01:05:08,905 --> 01:05:14,901 His son took the young Iseya wife? And keeps her like a mistress. 749 01:05:15,444 --> 01:05:18,004 My father did nothing wrong! 750 01:05:18,147 --> 01:05:21,708 And there are many who sympathized with him. 751 01:05:23,219 --> 01:05:24,777 But what about Kie? 752 01:05:25,855 --> 01:05:31,316 It's caused talk among the retainers. My parents take it out on Shino. 753 01:05:33,062 --> 01:05:35,622 She was in tears last night. 754 01:05:38,668 --> 01:05:40,135 The poor thing... 755 01:05:43,039 --> 01:05:47,806 I speak as your friend... do something about Kie. 756 01:05:49,378 --> 01:05:50,868 Do what? 757 01:05:52,014 --> 01:05:53,481 That's up to you. 758 01:05:55,785 --> 01:05:58,948 But things can't go on as they are. 759 01:05:59,722 --> 01:06:01,849 I have to hear this from you, too? 760 01:06:03,693 --> 01:06:09,359 There is nothing to provoke scandal between Kie and me. 761 01:06:10,132 --> 01:06:14,535 She is a kind and good-natured girl. 762 01:06:14,770 --> 01:06:17,466 I know that very well! 763 01:06:18,507 --> 01:06:20,873 That's why I'm telling you this! 764 01:06:23,512 --> 01:06:25,810 You won't listen to sense! 765 01:06:40,730 --> 01:06:42,664 Have you ever seen the sea? 766 01:06:43,065 --> 01:06:44,054 No. 767 01:06:44,467 --> 01:06:49,803 I've dreamed about seeing it all my life. 768 01:06:51,640 --> 01:06:53,471 I'm off-duty tomorrow. 769 01:06:54,510 --> 01:06:56,876 Shall we take a lunch and go? 770 01:06:57,980 --> 01:06:59,140 Really? 771 01:06:59,415 --> 01:07:01,906 You'll really take me to the sea? 772 01:07:02,051 --> 01:07:02,949 Yes. 773 01:07:07,523 --> 01:07:08,820 I'm so glad! 774 01:08:35,167 --> 01:08:39,365 It's getting to be a while now since you came back. 775 01:08:42,507 --> 01:08:45,237 You're healthy again. 776 01:08:46,778 --> 01:08:49,008 It's about time you went home... 777 01:08:50,916 --> 01:08:52,713 ...to your parents. 778 01:08:56,755 --> 01:09:02,853 I've been happy to take advantage of having you with me... 779 01:09:04,029 --> 01:09:08,466 ...what with you knowing our house so well... 780 01:09:10,569 --> 01:09:13,402 ...but that can't go on forever. 781 01:09:14,906 --> 01:09:19,070 Being with you, and taking care of you... 782 01:09:19,311 --> 01:09:21,279 ...suits me very well? Sir. 783 01:09:22,013 --> 01:09:24,208 Can we not go on as we are? 784 01:09:24,649 --> 01:09:27,675 No. We can't do that. 785 01:09:28,486 --> 01:09:30,113 Why not? 786 01:09:32,290 --> 01:09:37,318 You are young? Bright? Good-natured and beautiful. 787 01:09:38,563 --> 01:09:42,260 You need to find a hard-working man who will cherish you... 788 01:09:43,301 --> 01:09:45,394 ...have children, and be happy. 789 01:09:47,305 --> 01:09:51,571 I've no intention of marrying again. 790 01:09:52,811 --> 01:09:54,335 I've learned my lesson. 791 01:09:55,180 --> 01:09:58,911 Rather than suffer that again... 792 01:09:59,050 --> 01:10:02,508 ...I'd much rather sit watching you... 793 01:10:02,988 --> 01:10:07,015 ...eating the food I've made you with a hearty appetite... 794 01:10:07,225 --> 01:10:09,193 ...and studying late into the night. 795 01:10:10,362 --> 01:10:14,128 If that doesn't please you... 796 01:10:15,000 --> 01:10:16,558 I don't say that. 797 01:10:16,901 --> 01:10:21,031 Then would you allow me to stay with you... 798 01:10:21,172 --> 01:10:23,072 ...until you find a wife? 799 01:10:23,308 --> 01:10:25,503 I don't know when that will be. 800 01:10:25,644 --> 01:10:27,407 That's fine by me. 801 01:10:28,747 --> 01:10:31,272 You have your own life to live! 802 01:10:32,384 --> 01:10:34,648 You can't waste it as my maid! 803 01:10:39,524 --> 01:10:40,923 So Kie... 804 01:10:43,161 --> 01:10:44,651 ...go home. 805 01:10:53,371 --> 01:10:54,838 Is that... 806 01:10:57,075 --> 01:11:00,511 ...what you wish, sir? 807 01:11:04,215 --> 01:11:07,673 Yes. That is my command. 808 01:11:15,994 --> 01:11:17,621 All right. 809 01:11:20,165 --> 01:11:25,034 Then I have no choice but to obey. 810 01:11:40,952 --> 01:11:46,049 Thank you very much for all you have done for me. 811 01:11:55,200 --> 01:11:56,428 Got one! 812 01:12:00,872 --> 01:12:02,066 You did? 813 01:12:11,082 --> 01:12:14,745 A Mnual of Infantry Training 814 01:12:15,854 --> 01:12:17,788 Kume? Could you come here? 815 01:12:19,391 --> 01:12:24,522 Now? The unlined summer kimonos are in the top drawer of the chest... 816 01:12:24,896 --> 01:12:28,855 ...and the winter ones are in the bottom drawer. 817 01:12:29,334 --> 01:12:31,268 Socks are down here. 818 01:12:34,906 --> 01:12:37,898 Every so often make sure... 819 01:12:38,109 --> 01:12:40,168 ...to look at his socks. 820 01:12:40,678 --> 01:12:43,476 There might be holes in them? And he won't care. 821 01:12:45,483 --> 01:12:49,249 Don't forget to turn the preserves so the rice-bran doesn't go off. 822 01:12:49,521 --> 01:12:51,580 It'll be rainy season soon. 823 01:12:52,457 --> 01:12:54,550 Turn the tatmi mats. 824 01:12:57,929 --> 01:13:01,365 And always watch the fire. 825 01:13:03,134 --> 01:13:05,364 Don't burn the place down. 826 01:13:09,340 --> 01:13:14,107 I'd meant to take Kie bck to her parents'home... 827 01:13:15,313 --> 01:13:18,077 ...but when I got up the next morning... 828 01:13:18,950 --> 01:13:22,716 ...she hd gone wy on her own. 829 01:13:29,961 --> 01:13:33,988 Squire Hazama? Time to eat. 830 01:13:49,347 --> 01:13:50,541 Squire? 831 01:13:57,255 --> 01:13:58,722 Is he dead? 832 01:14:06,297 --> 01:14:07,491 Squire? 833 01:14:12,670 --> 01:14:15,503 Give me the key or I'll break your arm! 834 01:14:16,274 --> 01:14:17,901 All right! 835 01:14:29,187 --> 01:14:30,620 Killer on the loose! 836 01:14:59,584 --> 01:15:00,881 Halt! 837 01:15:12,730 --> 01:15:13,662 Assistance! 838 01:15:16,634 --> 01:15:18,261 Assistance! 839 01:15:21,906 --> 01:15:22,838 What? 840 01:15:26,978 --> 01:15:28,172 He's dead! 841 01:15:28,379 --> 01:15:30,279 Take his feet! 842 01:15:49,667 --> 01:15:51,692 Squire Katagiri is here. 843 01:15:59,344 --> 01:16:05,180 Something serious has happened. Yaichiro Hazama has escaped. 844 01:16:06,517 --> 01:16:11,181 As you know, he is very skilled, and crafty as any snake. 845 01:16:11,489 --> 01:16:15,823 He has barricaded himself in a peasant family's hut... 846 01:16:16,094 --> 01:16:18,062 ...and is holding them hostage. 847 01:16:19,664 --> 01:16:23,862 Behind him is a range of very high mountains. 848 01:16:24,535 --> 01:16:27,766 It's impossible for him to flee across them... 849 01:16:28,539 --> 01:16:30,439 ...and he doesn't mean to try. 850 01:16:30,575 --> 01:16:33,544 We know this because he had the guard... 851 01:16:35,113 --> 01:16:38,844 ...bring a letter to Senior Retainer Hori. 852 01:16:43,254 --> 01:16:47,190 'I will neither run nor hide. Send a force against me. 853 01:16:47,558 --> 01:16:49,617 'One by one I will cut them down... 854 01:16:49,761 --> 01:16:52,423 '... until I have built a mountain of corpses.' 855 01:16:52,930 --> 01:16:54,955 What pure gall! 856 01:16:55,667 --> 01:16:58,465 The Senior Retainer is furious. 857 01:16:58,970 --> 01:17:02,565 Even weakened by long imprisonment, Hazama is still... 858 01:17:02,740 --> 01:17:04,901 ...the best swordsman in the clan. 859 01:17:05,176 --> 01:17:08,976 He would injure or even kill foot soldiers. 860 01:17:09,113 --> 01:17:12,640 That is why your name came up. 861 01:17:16,788 --> 01:17:21,521 You are the only one who can cut Hazama down. 862 01:17:22,126 --> 01:17:24,686 By doing that... 863 01:17:24,896 --> 01:17:29,560 ...you will erase any suspicion that you have plotted with him. 864 01:17:30,268 --> 01:17:32,532 Go out and face him. 865 01:17:32,937 --> 01:17:35,929 Those are the words of the Senior Retainer. 866 01:17:36,908 --> 01:17:40,207 Well? Will you do it? 867 01:17:41,879 --> 01:17:47,181 I am being ordered to kill an old friend? 868 01:17:49,954 --> 01:17:53,890 If you do not, you will be considered in league with him. 869 01:17:54,959 --> 01:17:58,122 Well? Will you do it or not? 870 01:18:00,698 --> 01:18:02,290 Is this an order? 871 01:18:02,467 --> 01:18:05,197 Yes. It is the order of your clan. 872 01:18:27,225 --> 01:18:31,161 I understand. I will go. 873 01:18:32,196 --> 01:18:35,962 Very good. I'll report this to the Senior Retainer. 874 01:18:36,267 --> 01:18:39,361 We'll dispatch a squad of riflemen today? As well. 875 01:18:39,570 --> 01:18:42,437 Make your preparations tonight. 876 01:18:42,874 --> 01:18:45,104 An official will call in the morning. 877 01:18:45,243 --> 01:18:46,540 Good luck. 878 01:18:57,855 --> 01:18:59,117 Toda-sensei... 879 01:19:00,825 --> 01:19:04,818 Forgive my neglect of you. Are you well? 880 01:19:11,602 --> 01:19:13,331 Munezo Katagiri... 881 01:19:14,472 --> 01:19:15,439 Yes. 882 01:19:16,574 --> 01:19:18,235 It's been a long time. 883 01:19:21,646 --> 01:19:23,739 Something worries you. 884 01:19:24,982 --> 01:19:26,449 What is it? 885 01:19:27,819 --> 01:19:31,949 Would you remember a man named Hazama? 886 01:19:32,156 --> 01:19:34,386 We studied together. 887 01:19:35,459 --> 01:19:37,188 Yaichiro Hazama... 888 01:19:38,262 --> 01:19:43,427 It has come about that I must face him in combat. 889 01:20:02,220 --> 01:20:06,486 You and Hazama, in a fight to the death... 890 01:20:07,725 --> 01:20:12,094 I always thought that would happen someday. 891 01:21:22,366 --> 01:21:25,096 Everyone tenses when swords are drawn. 892 01:21:28,005 --> 01:21:31,907 You can tell a man to stay calm? But he won't. 893 01:21:32,343 --> 01:21:36,404 He is tense in body and mind. There's no help for it. 894 01:21:37,481 --> 01:21:38,448 Now... 895 01:21:39,317 --> 01:21:41,911 ...try to make your body relax. 896 01:21:42,687 --> 01:21:44,450 Go loose. 897 01:21:47,491 --> 01:21:51,894 Concentrate on parrying. If he attacks, step back. 898 01:21:56,367 --> 01:21:58,528 He will grow angry. 899 01:21:59,904 --> 01:22:01,371 That is your aim. 900 01:22:05,443 --> 01:22:10,346 But while the body retreats? The spirit does not. 901 01:22:11,015 --> 01:22:13,415 The spirit is always attacking. 902 01:22:21,225 --> 01:22:22,283 I yield. 903 01:22:22,426 --> 01:22:26,055 Now let me show you something. 904 01:22:33,738 --> 01:22:34,966 Come at me. 905 01:22:35,940 --> 01:22:36,907 I will. 906 01:23:15,880 --> 01:23:17,142 I yield. 907 01:23:18,783 --> 01:23:20,307 Once more. 908 01:23:21,552 --> 01:23:25,989 Unlike 'The Devil's Claw', which I taught you long ago... 909 01:23:26,390 --> 01:23:29,291 ...this is meant for use in a real swordfight. 910 01:24:10,034 --> 01:24:12,195 It's a dangerous trick. 911 01:24:15,272 --> 01:24:17,069 Be ready to die. 912 01:24:20,010 --> 01:24:21,341 I thank you. 913 01:24:52,643 --> 01:24:58,582 Take your eyes off your opponent... 914 01:24:59,283 --> 01:25:00,841 ...and turn your back. 915 01:25:04,488 --> 01:25:09,187 Will I really be able to do a crazy thing like that? 916 01:25:21,639 --> 01:25:23,163 Hello? 917 01:25:26,777 --> 01:25:28,335 A woman... 918 01:25:29,547 --> 01:25:31,606 I'll go. 919 01:25:44,195 --> 01:25:45,526 Who is it? 920 01:25:51,235 --> 01:25:54,204 I'm sorry to bother you this late at night. 921 01:25:55,172 --> 01:25:59,233 Is this the home of Squire Munezo Katagiri? 922 01:26:00,010 --> 01:26:02,001 Yes. I am he. 923 01:26:04,982 --> 01:26:07,007 Do you remember me? 924 01:26:07,918 --> 01:26:12,048 I am Yaichiro Hazama's wife. 925 01:26:16,994 --> 01:26:20,486 I have a favor to ask concerning my husband. 926 01:26:22,600 --> 01:26:24,397 Please, come in. 927 01:26:24,535 --> 01:26:25,593 No. 928 01:26:26,770 --> 01:26:31,366 It's not seemly for me to be calling on you at all. 929 01:26:32,643 --> 01:26:35,168 I'll just sit here, if I may. 930 01:26:59,103 --> 01:27:03,062 How may I help you? 931 01:27:03,274 --> 01:27:09,110 I'm told he has fled from his cell. The man is truly hopeless. 932 01:27:09,246 --> 01:27:13,615 I was always afraid something like this would happen. 933 01:27:14,685 --> 01:27:16,209 You have my sympathy. 934 01:27:16,920 --> 01:27:21,584 I'm also told you have been chosen to stand against him. 935 01:27:24,194 --> 01:27:27,994 It is an order from the clan. I have no choice. 936 01:27:29,333 --> 01:27:31,392 When will you go? 937 01:27:32,603 --> 01:27:33,900 Tomorrow morning. 938 01:27:38,575 --> 01:27:41,305 Could you possibly let him escape? 939 01:27:42,479 --> 01:27:43,571 Escape? 940 01:27:44,048 --> 01:27:47,017 Over the mountains lies Ugo. 941 01:27:47,384 --> 01:27:52,117 My husband was born there, in Satake. 942 01:27:52,389 --> 01:27:55,085 He can survive there somehow. 943 01:27:56,060 --> 01:27:57,994 You ask the impossible. 944 01:27:59,697 --> 01:28:06,569 He intends to kill whoever is sent after him? And then to die himself. 945 01:28:08,305 --> 01:28:12,105 If an old friend like you were to reason with him... 946 01:28:12,242 --> 01:28:13,937 ...that wouldn't happen. 947 01:28:16,180 --> 01:28:19,081 You know him well. 948 01:28:20,451 --> 01:28:25,047 If he lives he will become a powerful man. 949 01:28:25,723 --> 01:28:31,719 It will not hurt your prospects then if he is in your debt. 950 01:28:33,263 --> 01:28:36,096 Madam? Please! 951 01:28:36,967 --> 01:28:40,960 My gain or loss is of no consequence. 952 01:28:43,741 --> 01:28:45,766 If you wish... 953 01:28:47,745 --> 01:28:50,908 ...I will offer myself to you. 954 01:28:54,318 --> 01:28:57,879 Whenever you say the word. 955 01:28:58,789 --> 01:29:02,384 You mustn't say things like that! 956 01:29:03,394 --> 01:29:09,060 Hazama has made this a fight to the death. 957 01:29:10,033 --> 01:29:16,632 He will die? Or I will. Our lives are both at stake. 958 01:29:19,510 --> 01:29:23,742 I will forget what you've said. 959 01:29:25,115 --> 01:29:26,548 Please do the same. 960 01:29:27,084 --> 01:29:32,488 You're an honest man, just as my husband said. 961 01:29:35,092 --> 01:29:40,724 I'm sorry to have disturbed you so late. Good night. 962 01:29:41,465 --> 01:29:44,764 Let me give you a light for your lantern. 963 01:29:53,811 --> 01:29:57,542 The road is dark. Take care. 964 01:30:09,626 --> 01:30:14,325 I'll go to Lord Hori? The Senior Retainer. 965 01:30:15,365 --> 01:30:18,061 The Senior Retainer? Why? 966 01:30:18,669 --> 01:30:24,039 I'll ask him to order you not to kill Hazama. 967 01:30:24,541 --> 01:30:25,508 No! 968 01:30:26,076 --> 01:30:30,069 You can't trust him! You'll be wasting your time. 969 01:30:31,648 --> 01:30:33,639 I know that. 970 01:30:35,118 --> 01:30:37,313 Madam! Don't! 971 01:31:05,415 --> 01:31:09,249 Naota, I'm going to write a letter. 972 01:31:11,755 --> 01:31:14,519 If I die tomorrow... 973 01:31:16,360 --> 01:31:19,761 ...take it to Kie for me. 974 01:31:22,866 --> 01:31:24,060 Understand? 975 01:31:25,636 --> 01:31:29,163 Take the letter to Kie. 976 01:31:30,307 --> 01:31:31,274 Aye. 977 01:32:04,975 --> 01:32:07,307 Thank you for coming, sir. 978 01:32:23,760 --> 01:32:24,658 That house? 979 01:32:24,795 --> 01:32:25,762 Aye. 980 01:32:26,296 --> 01:32:29,663 There's a lot of smoke coming from it. 981 01:32:31,001 --> 01:32:34,835 It looks like he's eating all the rice they've got. 982 01:32:35,906 --> 01:32:37,430 The old man's come out. 983 01:32:37,641 --> 01:32:40,804 Poor old Kamezo! 984 01:32:50,087 --> 01:32:55,957 Hazama's holding the old man and his grand-daughter hostage. 985 01:32:57,060 --> 01:33:01,497 He's got a sword he's holding on the girl... 986 01:33:01,698 --> 01:33:04,599 ...so our hands are tied. 987 01:33:06,737 --> 01:33:10,036 Would you like to watch for a while? 988 01:33:11,241 --> 01:33:13,607 I'll get ready and go. 989 01:33:13,777 --> 01:33:16,405 How long should we wait? 990 01:33:16,647 --> 01:33:21,084 We have orders to shoot? Even if it means killing the hostages. 991 01:33:21,218 --> 01:33:22,116 No. 992 01:33:23,020 --> 01:33:26,148 I'll have it settled by dark. 993 01:33:27,624 --> 01:33:32,994 If I'm not back by sunset, the rest is in your hands. 994 01:33:33,196 --> 01:33:34,493 Yes? Sir. 995 01:34:17,741 --> 01:34:22,178 Well? If it isn't Katagiri! They sent you after me? 996 01:34:24,748 --> 01:34:26,648 Let me talk to you. 997 01:34:31,922 --> 01:34:32,946 Go in. 998 01:34:50,273 --> 01:34:51,604 Are you well? 999 01:34:57,581 --> 01:35:00,072 How do you think I'd be... 1000 01:35:00,250 --> 01:35:03,310 ...Iocked in a dark cell on two bowls of gruel of day? 1001 01:35:03,453 --> 01:35:04,943 Let's not waste words. 1002 01:35:08,391 --> 01:35:10,086 I guess you're right. 1003 01:35:13,130 --> 01:35:17,726 So what are you here to do? Kill me? 1004 01:35:20,871 --> 01:35:24,671 Commit suicide? As a samurai should. 1005 01:35:25,308 --> 01:35:26,798 I'll be your second. 1006 01:35:28,478 --> 01:35:30,105 And if I say no? 1007 01:35:32,082 --> 01:35:33,310 Then I must... 1008 01:35:34,851 --> 01:35:36,045 ...kill you. 1009 01:35:37,721 --> 01:35:39,279 The clan orders it. 1010 01:35:43,727 --> 01:35:45,058 The clan! 1011 01:35:47,631 --> 01:35:52,591 Hori sent you? Didn't he. 'Go kill that rebel? ' he said. 1012 01:35:53,236 --> 01:35:54,168 Aye. 1013 01:36:01,011 --> 01:36:05,675 That meddlesome old fool! 1014 01:36:08,151 --> 01:36:13,919 This isn't the time to argue about opening up to the foreigners or not. 1015 01:36:15,358 --> 01:36:19,522 What we're doing is for the clan? And for the country! 1016 01:36:19,663 --> 01:36:21,654 There's nothing disloyal about it! 1017 01:36:23,633 --> 01:36:27,364 The one who should be struck down is Hori... 1018 01:36:27,504 --> 01:36:31,770 ...who cares only for filling his own pockets. He's the traitor! 1019 01:36:34,511 --> 01:36:35,375 Hazama... 1020 01:36:35,512 --> 01:36:36,638 What? 1021 01:36:38,782 --> 01:36:42,878 There are riflemen all around this house. 1022 01:36:44,754 --> 01:36:48,656 You'll never get out of here alive. 1023 01:36:51,595 --> 01:36:55,292 So they're going to kill me with guns, are they? 1024 01:36:57,934 --> 01:36:58,866 Hey... 1025 01:36:59,936 --> 01:37:03,929 ...I'm sure you haven't forgotten, four years ago before His Lordship. 1026 01:37:05,675 --> 01:37:07,768 I lost to you. 1027 01:37:08,912 --> 01:37:13,076 'Hazama lost to Katagiri? ' they said. 'Serves him right! ' 1028 01:37:13,884 --> 01:37:16,216 The whole clan laughed at me. 1029 01:37:16,353 --> 01:37:17,342 But... 1030 01:37:19,189 --> 01:37:21,180 ...I was holding back. 1031 01:37:22,592 --> 01:37:27,256 If I'd meant to, I could have smashed your skull wide open. 1032 01:37:28,365 --> 01:37:31,630 I didn't because it was before His Lordship. 1033 01:37:32,903 --> 01:37:34,564 I knew that. 1034 01:37:35,739 --> 01:37:37,229 You did? 1035 01:37:39,676 --> 01:37:43,635 Fine, then! We'll settle accounts with real swords now. 1036 01:37:45,081 --> 01:37:49,017 Those bastards will think again when I kill you. 1037 01:37:50,720 --> 01:37:55,623 I am the best swordsman in the Unasaka Clan! 1038 01:37:56,726 --> 01:37:58,717 Draw! 1039 01:37:59,996 --> 01:38:03,090 Some farmer'd had this hidden for years. 1040 01:38:03,700 --> 01:38:06,726 It's rusty? But it still cuts. 1041 01:38:08,004 --> 01:38:09,904 Use your head, will you? 1042 01:38:10,874 --> 01:38:16,244 If you kill yourself according to the law, you keep your honor. 1043 01:38:17,480 --> 01:38:21,280 Killing you in a fight will keep me my honor. 1044 01:38:21,418 --> 01:38:22,476 Wait! 1045 01:38:23,653 --> 01:38:26,315 Think of your wife! 1046 01:38:27,757 --> 01:38:33,195 If you don't kill yourself, she'll be the wife of a criminal! 1047 01:38:34,030 --> 01:38:38,296 I've told her to cut her throat and follow me. 1048 01:38:38,435 --> 01:38:40,494 You don't have to fret over that. 1049 01:38:40,737 --> 01:38:42,261 Cut her throat? 1050 01:38:43,440 --> 01:38:46,307 Why make her do a thing like that? 1051 01:38:50,714 --> 01:38:55,083 Since when is my wife of concern to you? 1052 01:38:55,785 --> 01:38:56,877 Draw! 1053 01:39:00,623 --> 01:39:01,954 Draw, will you! 1054 01:39:05,362 --> 01:39:08,889 You always were good at getting out of the way. 1055 01:39:16,740 --> 01:39:19,334 Do you insist, Hazama? 1056 01:39:59,215 --> 01:40:01,206 Have you ever killed a man? 1057 01:40:02,452 --> 01:40:03,316 No. 1058 01:40:04,087 --> 01:40:07,887 I've killed several? In Edo. Just to try my hand. 1059 01:40:28,011 --> 01:40:29,444 Hurry! 1060 01:40:36,820 --> 01:40:37,787 What? 1061 01:40:39,055 --> 01:40:40,818 Why don't you attack? 1062 01:40:45,595 --> 01:40:47,187 Are you afraid? 1063 01:41:15,558 --> 01:41:19,119 Are you going to use 'The Hidden Blade'? 1064 01:41:20,263 --> 01:41:23,858 That 'Devil's Claw' trick that Toda-sensei taught you? 1065 01:41:24,667 --> 01:41:28,068 He should have passed that down to me! 1066 01:41:30,273 --> 01:41:34,107 Come on, then. Show me 'The Devil's Claw'. 1067 01:41:35,044 --> 01:41:37,012 If that's how you mean to kill me... 1068 01:41:37,814 --> 01:41:38,940 ...then try. 1069 01:41:41,217 --> 01:41:46,052 'The Devil's Claw' isn't something you use in a swordfight. 1070 01:41:47,457 --> 01:41:51,791 And I didn't learn it to use on you! 1071 01:41:52,328 --> 01:41:53,192 Damn you! 1072 01:42:13,149 --> 01:42:16,016 Enough of this! Kill yourself! 1073 01:42:17,687 --> 01:42:19,552 After I kill you! 1074 01:42:32,068 --> 01:42:33,330 What, you're running? 1075 01:43:30,226 --> 01:43:31,591 What was that? 1076 01:43:33,062 --> 01:43:34,586 'The Devil's Claw'? 1077 01:43:36,833 --> 01:43:37,925 No. 1078 01:43:39,235 --> 01:43:41,396 That wasn't 'The Devil's Claw'. 1079 01:43:42,138 --> 01:43:44,299 That was a coward's trick. 1080 01:43:45,408 --> 01:43:46,602 I'll kill you! 1081 01:43:51,180 --> 01:43:52,147 Wait! 1082 01:43:52,448 --> 01:43:54,109 Hold your fire! 1083 01:44:13,469 --> 01:44:14,493 Hazama! 1084 01:44:31,754 --> 01:44:33,016 Hazama... 1085 01:44:37,627 --> 01:44:38,924 ...I'm sorry! 1086 01:44:42,265 --> 01:44:44,233 You wouldn't have wanted... 1087 01:44:46,669 --> 01:44:48,432 ...to die by the gun! 1088 01:46:10,787 --> 01:46:12,482 I'm very sorry. 1089 01:46:15,358 --> 01:46:19,294 I pray you will not hate me. 1090 01:46:24,634 --> 01:46:30,163 I have some things to tell you of how your husband met his end... 1091 01:46:31,607 --> 01:46:34,804 ...but first I must report to the Senior Retainer. 1092 01:46:36,612 --> 01:46:38,273 I'll take my leave. 1093 01:46:39,315 --> 01:46:40,646 Squire Katagiri... 1094 01:46:43,152 --> 01:46:48,954 ...did the Senior Retainer not tell you to spare my husband? 1095 01:46:51,394 --> 01:46:52,361 What?! 1096 01:46:53,162 --> 01:46:57,394 He promised me he would. 1097 01:46:58,034 --> 01:47:02,971 You really went to the Senior Retainer's home last night? 1098 01:47:03,739 --> 01:47:07,937 And he told you he would spare Hazama? 1099 01:47:11,347 --> 01:47:13,508 You've been a fool! 1100 01:47:15,218 --> 01:47:17,118 I told you not to go! 1101 01:47:17,453 --> 01:47:19,353 I knew that would happen! 1102 01:47:19,655 --> 01:47:22,453 He said nothing to me. 1103 01:47:24,760 --> 01:47:26,819 You've been deceived. 1104 01:48:16,178 --> 01:48:17,509 Here they are. 1105 01:48:21,117 --> 01:48:26,419 He was standing at the front door. I had to drag him in here. 1106 01:48:26,622 --> 01:48:28,613 Well? Here you are! 1107 01:48:29,258 --> 01:48:33,957 Well done! I was sure you'd beat him. 1108 01:48:35,965 --> 01:48:41,267 No, it was the new guns that got me out of a tight spot. 1109 01:48:41,437 --> 01:48:44,304 Oh? You used the guns? 1110 01:48:44,473 --> 01:48:50,469 We'd never used them on a man before. They're very effective. 1111 01:48:50,613 --> 01:48:53,480 Far better than matchlocks. 1112 01:48:53,649 --> 01:48:57,608 They were expensive, but I guess they're worth it. 1113 01:48:58,087 --> 01:49:01,056 Katagiri, come here. We'll drink a pledge. 1114 01:49:12,668 --> 01:49:17,367 This man has just killed a samurai in a duel. 1115 01:49:17,607 --> 01:49:22,169 His opponent was the greatest swordsman in the Unasaka clan! 1116 01:49:22,411 --> 01:49:23,469 That's awful! 1117 01:49:25,581 --> 01:49:31,781 We'd certainly like to hear about it? But this is not the time. 1118 01:49:32,555 --> 01:49:35,581 You may greet the Senior Retainer and withdraw. 1119 01:49:35,958 --> 01:49:38,290 There'll be a reward for you. 1120 01:49:42,331 --> 01:49:43,127 Hey! 1121 01:49:44,634 --> 01:49:46,499 I said you may leave. 1122 01:49:51,273 --> 01:49:54,674 I have something to ask the Senior Retainer. 1123 01:49:54,810 --> 01:49:55,742 What? 1124 01:49:56,679 --> 01:50:01,207 Did you receive a visit last night from Hazama's wife? 1125 01:50:02,618 --> 01:50:04,643 How did you know that? 1126 01:50:06,322 --> 01:50:10,383 Hazama's wife came to my house last night. 1127 01:50:10,626 --> 01:50:14,118 She said she was going to see you. 1128 01:50:17,967 --> 01:50:18,934 Yes. 1129 01:50:21,170 --> 01:50:22,569 She did. 1130 01:50:23,873 --> 01:50:25,500 She's beautiful... 1131 01:50:25,675 --> 01:50:26,835 ...so they say. 1132 01:50:26,976 --> 01:50:30,707 She is. I wondered what she wanted so late at night... 1133 01:50:31,213 --> 01:50:36,549 ...but as she was so attractive, I brought her here and heard her out. 1134 01:50:36,686 --> 01:50:37,983 What did she want? 1135 01:50:38,120 --> 01:50:39,314 His life. 1136 01:50:39,922 --> 01:50:44,325 She asked me to order Katagiri to let Hazama escape. 1137 01:50:44,860 --> 01:50:49,524 Imagine a criminal's wife asking such a thing! Out of the question! 1138 01:50:49,665 --> 01:50:50,723 So you refused? 1139 01:50:50,866 --> 01:50:51,992 Of course. 1140 01:50:52,368 --> 01:50:55,769 But? Koda, she was very beautiful. 1141 01:50:56,038 --> 01:50:59,064 She turned her charm on me, and I couldn't say no. 1142 01:50:59,208 --> 01:51:03,907 What man could resist a woman like that? 1143 01:51:04,814 --> 01:51:08,011 So you and the lady... 1144 01:51:08,150 --> 01:51:12,416 Yes. I enjoyed her to the full? There in the next room. 1145 01:51:15,491 --> 01:51:21,088 But sir, I received no order from you... 1146 01:51:21,797 --> 01:51:23,856 ...to let Hazama escape. 1147 01:51:24,100 --> 01:51:30,005 Of course not! She knew very well she was asking the impossible. 1148 01:51:30,740 --> 01:51:35,200 As proof of that, she enjoyed herself immensely. 1149 01:51:35,411 --> 01:51:39,040 A fine body she has? Too. 1150 01:51:44,453 --> 01:51:48,048 And? What is it you wish to say? 1151 01:51:50,559 --> 01:51:52,550 Senior Retainer or not... 1152 01:51:54,430 --> 01:51:58,059 ...to take advantage of a wife pleading for her husband's life... 1153 01:51:59,735 --> 01:52:01,669 ...was a foul thing to do. 1154 01:52:03,038 --> 01:52:04,903 ...to Hazama's wife! 1155 01:52:07,042 --> 01:52:10,068 You presume upon my kind words to you. 1156 01:52:10,913 --> 01:52:12,972 I did what she wanted! 1157 01:52:13,449 --> 01:52:15,508 Your impertinence knows no end! 1158 01:52:18,020 --> 01:52:19,419 I'll deal with you later! 1159 01:52:21,290 --> 01:52:21,949 Fool! 1160 01:52:22,158 --> 01:52:23,022 Sir! 1161 01:52:44,013 --> 01:52:50,316 I wanted to see Hazama's wife nd tell her not to be rash... 1162 01:52:51,120 --> 01:52:55,853 ...and that life ws a treasure not to be lightly discarded... 1163 01:52:56,959 --> 01:52:58,426 ...but I was too late. 1164 01:54:43,432 --> 01:54:45,366 Square formation! 1165 01:54:54,743 --> 01:54:57,769 Prepare to resist cavalry! 1166 01:54:59,581 --> 01:55:01,276 Fall in! 1167 01:55:01,617 --> 01:55:02,845 Right turn! 1168 01:55:03,052 --> 01:55:04,178 Forward, march! 1169 01:55:35,484 --> 01:55:37,042 Not a damned drop! 1170 01:55:38,020 --> 01:55:39,783 Go on! You bother me! 1171 01:55:40,889 --> 01:55:44,723 After all the money I've paid that quack! 1172 01:55:50,833 --> 01:55:52,061 Damn it! 1173 01:56:13,856 --> 01:56:16,791 Katagiri? What do you want? 1174 01:56:53,996 --> 01:56:55,020 Sir? 1175 01:56:56,065 --> 01:56:57,191 Sir! 1176 01:56:57,933 --> 01:56:59,093 What's wrong?! 1177 01:56:59,368 --> 01:57:00,892 Are you ill? 1178 01:57:01,603 --> 01:57:02,501 Sir? 1179 01:57:03,138 --> 01:57:03,695 Sir! 1180 01:57:03,872 --> 01:57:04,770 What's wrong? 1181 01:57:06,675 --> 01:57:08,802 Don't move him! Bring the doctor! 1182 01:57:15,484 --> 01:57:17,349 Doctor! Hurry? Please! 1183 01:57:27,229 --> 01:57:28,161 Doctor! 1184 01:57:29,631 --> 01:57:30,893 Help him! 1185 01:57:42,211 --> 01:57:43,701 Well? Doctor? 1186 01:57:44,546 --> 01:57:50,712 It's as if something's been sent straight through his heart. 1187 01:57:51,253 --> 01:57:54,245 Certainly this wound is the cause of death. 1188 01:57:54,790 --> 01:57:59,887 How could that happen without any bleeding? 1189 01:58:00,863 --> 01:58:02,854 Yes... what caused the wound? 1190 01:58:05,567 --> 01:58:07,432 Could it have been... 1191 01:58:08,737 --> 01:58:12,730 ...something other than human, perhaps? 1192 01:58:14,843 --> 01:58:17,073 I wouldn't move him. 1193 01:58:18,046 --> 01:58:21,345 Inside he's probably a sea of blood. 1194 01:58:59,154 --> 01:59:05,093 I have taken vengeance for you and for Hazama. 1195 01:59:11,800 --> 01:59:16,499 May you rise to Buddha. 1196 02:00:04,419 --> 02:00:09,049 But why... 1197 02:00:10,158 --> 02:00:11,887 ...do I feel so empty? 1198 02:00:20,202 --> 02:00:25,401 What will I do now? 1199 02:00:33,715 --> 02:00:39,347 I resigned my position nd abandoned my samurai status. 1200 02:00:40,622 --> 02:00:42,886 I never want to kill again. 1201 02:01:12,454 --> 02:01:14,945 I'll leave you here. 1202 02:01:16,058 --> 02:01:18,925 Ezo... that's a long ways to go. 1203 02:01:20,729 --> 02:01:23,630 You poor man... all alone in that wilderness! 1204 02:01:24,599 --> 02:01:27,693 If only you had a wife to go with you! 1205 02:01:34,409 --> 02:01:38,937 Shimada... take good care of this crybaby, will you? 1206 02:01:39,781 --> 02:01:44,081 We'll be fine. Don't you worry about us. 1207 02:01:50,892 --> 02:01:53,861 Is this the last we'll ever see of you? 1208 02:02:04,506 --> 02:02:06,736 Shino, I'm going. 1209 02:02:15,584 --> 02:02:16,516 Goodbye. 1210 02:03:09,204 --> 02:03:10,296 Sis! 1211 02:03:11,807 --> 02:03:12,967 A visitor! 1212 02:03:14,276 --> 02:03:15,402 The Master! 1213 02:03:16,378 --> 02:03:17,675 Oh? My! 1214 02:03:25,020 --> 02:03:27,420 How have you been? Kie? 1215 02:03:28,323 --> 02:03:29,813 What brings you here? 1216 02:03:31,493 --> 02:03:33,654 And why are you dressed like that? 1217 02:03:33,795 --> 02:03:36,423 Are you going on a journey? 1218 02:03:36,598 --> 02:03:40,364 Are you going to Edo? Or maybe Kyoto? 1219 02:03:40,502 --> 02:03:44,836 Now? Now? Calm down. That's why I've come to see you. 1220 02:03:46,174 --> 02:03:48,142 Let's sit over there. 1221 02:04:12,467 --> 02:04:14,196 Is farm work hard? 1222 02:04:16,872 --> 02:04:22,742 We're about to start planting, so it's the busiest time of the year. 1223 02:04:23,512 --> 02:04:29,576 But compared to the Iseya? With that old witch yelling at me... 1224 02:04:29,784 --> 02:04:33,220 ...and working so hard I had no time to eat... 1225 02:04:33,522 --> 02:04:37,185 ...this is nothing. It's child's play. 1226 02:04:38,760 --> 02:04:40,022 I see... 1227 02:04:43,331 --> 02:04:49,793 I'm sorry about coming to talk to you at such a busy time... 1228 02:04:50,872 --> 02:04:52,430 What is it? 1229 02:04:56,344 --> 02:05:00,781 Have you made any arrangements for a marriage? 1230 02:05:02,284 --> 02:05:06,516 My father's brought any number of offers... 1231 02:05:06,988 --> 02:05:11,118 But you haven't accepted any? 1232 02:05:14,930 --> 02:05:16,363 It so happens... 1233 02:05:18,333 --> 02:05:20,528 ...I'm going to the island of Ezo. 1234 02:05:21,703 --> 02:05:25,161 Ezo? Way up north? 1235 02:05:26,374 --> 02:05:28,467 I'm sick of being a samurai. 1236 02:05:29,578 --> 02:05:34,277 I've renounced my status. I'm a townsman now. 1237 02:05:36,384 --> 02:05:40,377 I'm thinking of going into trade in Ezo. 1238 02:05:41,489 --> 02:05:45,220 How long will it take you to get there? 1239 02:05:46,995 --> 02:05:51,625 A month, two if the seas are rough. 1240 02:05:52,467 --> 02:05:56,563 But then I'll never be able to see you again! 1241 02:06:06,715 --> 02:06:07,841 Kie... 1242 02:06:09,684 --> 02:06:11,675 ...will you come with me? 1243 02:06:13,788 --> 02:06:17,087 There's no hardship I can't bear if I'm with you. 1244 02:06:18,193 --> 02:06:21,720 That's what I've come here to say. 1245 02:06:24,933 --> 02:06:29,768 Will you be my wife? 1246 02:06:30,939 --> 02:06:34,397 Well... this is all so sudden... 1247 02:06:34,542 --> 02:06:36,373 There's nothing stopping us. 1248 02:06:36,945 --> 02:06:40,472 If I love you? And you love me, that's all we need. 1249 02:06:42,951 --> 02:06:44,612 And I love you. 1250 02:06:46,955 --> 02:06:50,891 I have ever since I first saw you. 1251 02:06:54,829 --> 02:06:55,796 Kie... 1252 02:06:59,167 --> 02:07:00,600 ...what do you think? 1253 02:07:03,238 --> 02:07:08,835 I've never ever given it a thought! 1254 02:07:12,313 --> 02:07:16,477 Would you give it a thought now? 1255 02:07:31,666 --> 02:07:32,928 Well? 1256 02:07:37,338 --> 02:07:38,999 Have you thought about it? 1257 02:07:48,483 --> 02:07:49,677 Is that... 1258 02:07:53,254 --> 02:07:56,121 ...what you wish, sir? 1259 02:08:02,731 --> 02:08:03,698 Yes. 1260 02:08:05,934 --> 02:08:07,492 That is my command. 1261 02:08:10,171 --> 02:08:15,609 Then I have no choice but to obey.