Commentaries, too, made theirappearance, as did some histories, romances, and anthologies. A contemporary record tells with much detail the story of the decayof the capital and the pitiful plight of the Throne. (11) Miscellaneous persons are not at their pleasure to ride inpalanquins. The fate of the eastern outlaws (i.
If they require provisions and water,their needs can easily be satisfied. At the same time (1583), land surveyors (kendenshi) were appointed tocompile a map of the entire country. This youth led a life of great profligacy, andalthough not wanting in any of the attributes of the samurai, healtogether lacked political insight. About one hundred and fifty converts whom Xavier,aided by Anjiro, had won during his two years' sojourn, were notmolested, but Xav
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