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 1 I |       This has not waited for my oath, it has been determined
 2 I |       them single handed with an oath,—"The Gods of Heaven and
 3 I |       the right and left." 15 My oath has not the strength of
 4 I |       purpose to fall behind the oath of Kantaishi. See to it
 5 I |          vain!"~ ~PRIEST GENKU'S OATH.~   The celebrated priest
 6 I | celebrated priest Genku sent his oath to Tsukinowa, Kujō, Kyōto.
 7 I |    doubtless think that a strong oath, but from the point of view
 8 I |          and the samurai with an oath promised to forego his purpose.
 9 I |          how dare you break your oath? It is impious!" But the
10 I |      swore purposing to break my oath." The karō had not a word
11 I |          Such was priest Genku's oath. He knew there is no Hell,
12 I |   falling into the grave. But my oath is not like these. "With
13 I |     swear for my "Way" but if my oath is false I am punished by
14 I |       and Hell is false. Genku's oath was such a propagating oath.
15 I |      oath was such a propagating oath. There is neither Heaven
16 IV|    accused he refused to take an oath, saying, "I have never lied,
17 IV|         and why should I take an oath?" so Yoritomo forgave him,