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[Takuan leads Takezo to a stairway in Himeji castle leading to an attic, where Otsu is supposedly waiting. Takezo gives Takuan a look of verification, and sees Takuan's encouraging expression. Takezo rushes up to the attic to look for Otsu, but she's not there. Takuan shuts the door to the attic. Takezo rushes to the door and pounds on it]
Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): Takuan! Priest Takuan!
Takuan Osho: She is safely sheltered near Hanada bridge.
Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): Damn you! You dirty lying rogue!
[In a panic, Takezo rushes to the window. Outside there is nothing but lofty shingled roofs. He would break his neck trying to climb out. He pulls on the thick wooden window bars but they won't come loose. Takezo rushes back to the door, pounds on it and tries to pull it open]
Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): Open up! Open the door!
Takuan Osho: Takezo. This room is yours for some time. Otsu will wait.
Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): You're lying. She's alone!
Takuan Osho: She will wait. In those books are many of the things you need. After you master them, I will see you again. Farewell.
[Takezo sinks to a sitting position, then collapses to the floor and cries uncontrollably]
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Takuan Osho: The world is vast and boundless. Be steadfast.
Kurôemon Onoe
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