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of ever meeting him. Then he had wandered from province to province for a few more years in search of Katsugorō. Now master and servant met after ten long years' separation, and their joy knew no bounds. Katsugorō introduced Fudesuké to his wife, and they all conversed about their sufferings and adventures. When Katsugorō talked of his disease, and how he and his wife had been reduced to begging, Fudesuké became speechless with grief.
Before daybreak, the three of them set out on their journey, Katsugorō riding in the wagon, and Hatsuhana and Fudesuké drawing it.
