The Book of Deceive
It soon was reported to him that Banzayémon was earning his living among the mountebanks of Asakusa; so Chôbei communicated this intelligence to Umanosuké, who made his preparations accordingly; and on the following morning the two went to Asakusa, where Banzayémon was astonished a crowd of country boors by exhibiting tricks with his sword.
Then Umanosuké, striding through the gaping rabble, shouted out--
“False, murderous coward, your day has come! I, Umanosuké, the son of Umanojô, have come to demand vengeance for the death of three innocent men who have perished by your treachery. If you are a man, defend yourself. This day, your soul shall see hell!”
With these words he rushed furiously
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