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rather than sit and wait
for death in dire poverty,
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you've declared your wish
to die honorably by harakiri.
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It is a commendable decision.
:24:14
You are an example for all samurai.
:24:19
I am ashamed to admit
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that even in this house known for martial
valor since our ancestor Naomasa's day,
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the resolve you've shown
is seen but rarely.
:24:33
So that they may witness
the noble demise of a true warrior,
:24:37
and engrave a lasting impression of it
upon their minds,
:24:40
I've ordered all retainers
of this household to attend.
:24:46
May your heart be at peace.
:24:53
I beg of you!
:24:55
What is it?
:24:57
I beg for a brief respite -
a day or two's grace!
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I swear I will not run or hide.
I'll return to this spot without fail!
:25:06
Please! I implore you!
:25:10
This is most unexpected.
:25:14
I've heard lately
of incidents all across Edo
:25:17
in which ronin who don't deserve
to call themselves samurai
:25:21
demand the use of a clan's forecourt
to commit harakiri
:25:27
but are happy to walk away
in exchange for a few coins.
:25:32
Surely you're not -
:25:35
Absolutely not, sir.
:25:38
No, no.
:25:40
Of course not.
:25:42
I'd never believe that a man
of your noble character and mien
:25:48
could be such a despicable extortionist.
:25:52
Now then.
:25:54
You may proceed.