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The young girl, having calmed somewhat her father’s fears, went to the merchant’s to learn the date of her departure.[1](1/ "tree and pragmatics") The merchant told her that they were not going to set sail for three months.[2](2/ "tree and pragmatics") Meanwhile, Cheng-Si was thinking constantly of the solitude in which her father would be after she had gone.[3](3/ "tree and pragmatics") What would become of the poor blind man, alone and without resources?[4](4/ "tree and pragmatics") This thought haunted her day and night.[5](5/ "tree and pragmatics") She sought to accumulate a little money and some food which would be enough for him to live on decently for some little time.[6](6/ "tree and pragmatics") The three months soon came to an end and the merchant returned to remind her of her promise.[7](7/ "tree and pragmatics") She asked permission to speak to her father for the last time.[8](8/ "tree and pragmatics") She had not yet revealed to him the entire truth.[9](9/ "tree and pragmatics") The merchant, of course, consented and even went into the house with her.[10](10/ "tree and pragmatics") “Father,” she said, “I must leave you.”[11](11/ "tree and pragmatics") “My daughter, leave me?[12](12/ "tree and pragmatics") And where are you going?”[13](13/ "tree and pragmatics") “Father, I deceived you the other day.[14](14/ "tree and pragmatics") It was not my liberty but my life which I gave in exchange for the three hundred sacks of rice which you promised the disciple.[15](15/ "tree and pragmatics") Yes, I was purchased, body and soul.[16](16/ "tree and pragmatics") I have to plunge to the bottom of the Yellow Sea to pray for a favorable passage for our sailors.”[17](17/ "tree and pragmatics") Cheng-Si had tenderly placed her arms about her father to support him while she was making this fatal confession.[18](18/ "tree and pragmatics") Nevertheless, the blind man could not bear the shock and he fell into a swoon.[19](19/ "tree and pragmatics") When he regained consciousness, he said in a voice that was scarcely audible, “Unhappy child, is it indeed true that you are going to abandon me in this way?[20](20/ "tree and pragmatics") After having seen your mother die, must I see you, too, leave the world before me?[21](21/ "tree and pragmatics") Oh, tell me that it is a dream\![22](22/ "tree and pragmatics") Consider your poor blind father and think what will become of him when he no longer has you with him.[23](23/ "tree and pragmatics") No, it cannot be, you are not going to die.”[24](24/ "tree and pragmatics") Sun-Yen burst into tears.[25](25/ "tree and pragmatics") His daughter tried vainly to keep from weeping herself for she felt that her heart was broken.[26](26/ "tree and pragmatics") The merchant, a witness of the scene, was very much moved, too.[27](27/ "tree and pragmatics") He beckoned the girl to him and said:[28](28/ "tree and pragmatics") “I will give you another hundred bags of rice and we will not set sail for three days.[29](29/ "tree and pragmatics") Would you like that?”[30](30/ "tree and pragmatics") Cheng-Si thanked the man profusely and went with him to the door.[31](31/ "tree and pragmatics") The following day, after she had obtained the hundred sacks of rice, she sought an audience with the leading magistrate of the town.[32](32/ "tree and pragmatics") He consented to take charge of the maintenance of the old gentleman in consideration of the one hundred bags of rice which he took as a sort of deposit.[33](33/ "tree and pragmatics") The young girl did not leave her father until the merchant came for her.[34](34/ "tree and pragmatics") She endeavored to console the old gentleman as best she could.[35](35/ "tree and pragmatics") When the time for the separation came, it was heart-rending.[36](36/ "tree and pragmatics") Sun-Yen threw his arms about his daughter’s neck while his frame was shaken with sobs.[37](37/ "tree and pragmatics") “I want to die with you.[38](38/ "tree and pragmatics") I will not let you go alone.”[39](39/ "tree and pragmatics") The cries of the poor blind man attracted a number of the neighbors, who were also moved to tears at the pathetic sight.[40](40/ "tree and pragmatics") Finally the trader grasped the girl by the arm and said in a trembling, gentle voice, “We must go now.”[41](41/ "tree and pragmatics") Paralyzed by grief, Sun fainted and his arms slipped from about his daughter’s form.[42](42/ "tree and pragmatics") “Good-bye, father,” she called back as she walked away.[43](43/ "tree and pragmatics") “Don’t worry, we shall meet again in a better place where we shall be happy forever.”[44](44/ "tree and pragmatics") Cheng-Si renewed her requests to the magistrate, who, shortly after, visited the unfortunate father and tried to console him a bit, without succeeding to the slightest extent.[45](45/ "tree and pragmatics") For Cheng-Si had gone.[46](46/ "tree and pragmatics") \_Here cometh to a close the second step of our legend.[47](47/ "tree and pragmatics") III[48](48/ "tree and pragmatics") III[49](49/ "tree and pragmatics") San-Houni, the scholar and intimate friend of Sun-Yen, was likewise condemned to exile on account of his friendship for the disgraced.[50](50/ "tree and pragmatics") He was obliged to leave the Korean Capital, a circumstance which he regretted exceedingly just at this time because his wife, Yeng-Si, who was soon to become a mother, would not have the comforts and advantages of the city.[51](51/ "tree and pragmatics") But of what avail are innocence and regret when a Prime Minister has rendered one undesirable in the eyes of the Monarch?[52](52/ "tree and pragmatics") It was decreed that San-Houni be banished and that he be forced to live on the island of Ko-Kum-To, a desolate, sparsely populated rock in the Yellow Sea.[53](53/ "tree and pragmatics") It was a long journey.[54](54/ "tree and pragmatics") The trip would consume several days.[55](55/ "tree and pragmatics") San-Houni’s few servants took care of the details of the packing but he himself went in quest of a boatman who would agree to take him and his wife across the waters to the island.[56](56/ "tree and pragmatics") His choice was not a happy one but he was unaware of it.[57](57/ "tree and pragmatics") The most violent contrast existed between the characters of Su-Rung and Su-Yeng, the two brothers, whom San-Houni engaged for the trip.[58](58/ "tree and pragmatics") From this difference in temperament great misfortunes were to come.[59](59/ "tree and pragmatics") As long as they were in sight of the coast, things went well, but when the party was on the open sea, Su-Rung the wicked, revealed his designs.[60](60/ "tree and pragmatics") “I am somewhat taken with the wife of our passenger,” he whispered to his brother, “I want her and I’m going to get her.[61](61/ "tree and pragmatics") Her husband grates on my nerves.[62](62/ "tree and pragmatics") I must get him out of the way.”[63](63/ "tree and pragmatics") “You are mad,” replied Su-Yeng.[64](64/ "tree and pragmatics") “Do you think for a minute that I will ever allow you to do anything like that?”[65](65/ "tree and pragmatics") “Bah\![66](66/ "tree and pragmatics") You are jealous of me,” cried Su-Rung, in a fury.[67](67/ "tree and pragmatics") “Not at all, but your intentions disgust me.”[68](68/ "tree and pragmatics") Su-Rung said nothing further but it could readily be seen that he had not given up his project.[69](69/ "tree and pragmatics") The terrible thing about all this was that San-Houni and his wife had overheard the brothers.[70](70/ "tree and pragmatics") Their anxiety grew and soon merged into real fear.[71](71/ "tree and pragmatics") They discussed in low tones the peril which threatened them and how it would be possible to escape.[72](72/ "tree and pragmatics") There was not much time left to them for reflection.[73](73/ "tree and pragmatics") Su-Rung called the oarsmen and whispered aside to them, “Men, I want you to grab that fellow and his servant.[74](74/ "tree and pragmatics") Take and keep what money they have on them and kill them.[75](75/ "tree and pragmatics") The woman alone must live.[76](76/ "tree and pragmatics") Make a good job of it.”[77](77/ "tree and pragmatics") Su-Yeng here interposed, “I think you should be content with taking their money, but at least spare their lives.”[78](78/ "tree and pragmatics") “Mind your own business,” shouted Su-Rung in a rage.[79](79/ "tree and pragmatics") “I am master here.[80](80/ "tree and pragmatics") Get out of my way and let me alone!”[81](81/ "tree and pragmatics") Su-Yeng was forced to obey his brother’s injunction.[82](82/ "tree and pragmatics") As soon as he had turned his back, San-Houni and his servant were put to death.[83](83/ "tree and pragmatics") The murder was committed under the very eyes of the scholar’s wife.[84](84/ "tree and pragmatics") She was dazed with anger and sorrow.[85](85/ "tree and pragmatics") Having no desire to survive her husband, she plunged into the sea, crying, “In spite of you, I shall die with my husband.”[86](86/ "tree and pragmatics") Su-Rung, however, ordered his sailors to turn about and rescue the unhappy woman.[87](87/ "tree and pragmatics") A few minutes more and Yeng-Si was pulled into the boat alive and safe.[88](88/ "tree and pragmatics") Then the assassin, judging it indiscreet to continue in the direction of Ko-Kum-To, changed the course of his vessel to a spot he was well acquainted with.[89](89/ "tree and pragmatics") The boat made a landing shortly after.[90](90/ "tree and pragmatics") Su-Rung jumped ashore and approached an old woman on the beach, to whom he said:[91](91/ "tree and pragmatics") “Go aboard my boat, you will find a woman there.[92](92/ "tree and pragmatics") I want you to take her home with you.[93](93/ "tree and pragmatics") Be very gentle and kind to her, encourage her, and console her, for she has been deeply afflicted.”[94](94/ "tree and pragmatics") The old lady at once set about doing what Su-Rung had requested.[95](95/ "tree and pragmatics") Meanwhile, Su-Rung had anchored his boat and as a sign of self-satisfaction he invited his men to a feast, where they made merry and drank freely.[96](96/ "tree and pragmatics") Shortly all the guests were drunk except Su-Yeng.[97](97/ "tree and pragmatics") He was broken up at the turn of events and his inability to avert Su-Rung’s crime.[98](98/ "tree and pragmatics") Therefore, he resolved to profit by the present situation by assisting, if it were possible, his brother’s unfortunate captive.[99](99/ "tree and pragmatics") He left the revelers without being noticed and, setting out at a rapid gait, soon reached the home of the old lady.[100](100/ "tree and pragmatics") He paused before entering at the sound of voices and in the midst of the lamentations of Yeng-Si, he could make out these words:[101](101/ "tree and pragmatics") “Where do you come from?”[102](102/ "tree and pragmatics") “The Capital.”[103](103/ "tree and pragmatics") “Is that so?[104](104/ "tree and pragmatics") I lived at Yeng-Yang.”[105](105/ "tree and pragmatics") “Then how is it that you are in these parts?”[106](106/ "tree and pragmatics") The old lady, for it was she who was talking with Yeng-Si, uttered a deep sigh.[107](107/ "tree and pragmatics") “Alas, I have lived here for ten years, much against my will.[108](108/ "tree and pragmatics") Like you, I am a victim of Su-Rung, who murdered my husband.[109](109/ "tree and pragmatics") I am awaiting the hour of vengeance, but it is slow in coming.[110](110/ "tree and pragmatics") Will this monster remain unpunished forever?”[111](111/ "tree and pragmatics") Touched by her story, Yeng-Si forgot for the time her own misfortunes to sympathize with her companion.[112](112/ "tree and pragmatics") It was just at this moment that Su-Yeng entered the room where the two women were and said in a troubled voice:[113](113/ "tree and pragmatics") “Do not take things too hard.[114](114/ "tree and pragmatics") Perhaps you will be rescued very soon.[115](115/ "tree and pragmatics") There is some one who is looking out for you.[116](116/ "tree and pragmatics") I have a profound horror of my brother’s evil deeds.[117](117/ "tree and pragmatics") Listen, if you wish to escape you will never have an easier time than now.”[118](118/ "tree and pragmatics") “How so, your brother....”[119](119/ "tree and pragmatics") “Don’t be afraid.[120](120/ "tree and pragmatics") For the time being, he is not capable of following you for he is asleep and dead drunk, but there is not a minute to be lost.[121](121/ "tree and pragmatics") You know the country for you have lived here a long while.[122](122/ "tree and pragmatics") You must show the way to this lady who is a stranger.[123](123/ "tree and pragmatics") Here, take this money, it will not do to wait any longer.”[124](124/ "tree and pragmatics") The two women, weeping and sobbing, threw themselves at the feet of their rescuer in gratitude.[125](125/ "tree and pragmatics") Su-Yeng helped them to their feet and urged them again to leave.[126](126/ "tree and pragmatics") It would be advisable, he insisted, to make haste for the rage of Su-Rung, if he captured them, would be terrible.[127](127/ "tree and pragmatics") Yielding to the entreaties of Su-Yeng, the two women set out.[128](128/ "tree and pragmatics") Their friend accompanied them for a short distance.[129](129/ "tree and pragmatics") When they were alone, they walked as rapidly as their strength would permit.[130](130/ "tree and pragmatics") At the end of two hours Yeng-Si, thoroughly fatigued, requested that they rest for a few moments.[131](131/ "tree and pragmatics") Her companion consented quite willingly.[132](132/ "tree and pragmatics") So the two fugitives sat down to rest their weary bodies.[133](133/ "tree and pragmatics") Suddenly the elder of the two said to the other:[134](134/ "tree and pragmatics") “I’m going to ask you something.”[135](135/ "tree and pragmatics") “What can I do for you?”[136](136/ "tree and pragmatics") “Well, I would consider it a great favor if you would let me have your sandals in exchange for mine.”[137](137/ "tree and pragmatics") This request puzzled Yeng-Si a great deal as she did not understand the purpose of the elder woman’s intentions.[138](138/ "tree and pragmatics") However, the old lady gave her little time for reflection.[139](139/ "tree and pragmatics") “You are,” she said, “like me, very tired, but you are still young, consequently you are capable of enduring greater hardships than I. I am very old.[140](140/ "tree and pragmatics") You go on.[141](141/ "tree and pragmatics") If Su-Rung catches up--and he will not wait long--I will tell him that I do not know in what direction you went.[142](142/ "tree and pragmatics") Now, hurry on, but leave your sandals here with me if you wish to be real kind.”[143](143/ "tree and pragmatics") Yeng-Si arose at once.[144](144/ "tree and pragmatics") She thanked her friend for her excellent advice and handed her sandals to her without understanding in the least what motive she had in this request.[145](145/ "tree and pragmatics") As she was leaving, the old lady continued:[146](146/ "tree and pragmatics") “Just a moment.[147](147/ "tree and pragmatics") I am going to show you the road which you should take to escape from Su-Rung.[148](148/ "tree and pragmatics") Keep straight ahead until you come to a grove of bamboo where you might rest a few moments if you like, then keep on walking in the same direction until you come upon the temple of Buddha.[149](149/ "tree and pragmatics") When you arrive at this spot, you will be out of danger but be careful to follow my directions explicitly.”[150](150/ "tree and pragmatics") “I will do so, thank you.”[151](151/ "tree and pragmatics") “Good, now, good-bye.”[152](152/ "tree and pragmatics") When Yeng-Si had gone a short way, the old woman arose, and taking the sandals, she turned toward a lake which was a short distance away.[153](153/ "tree and pragmatics") Placing them at the water’s edge, she uttered a brief prayer and jumped into the water.[154](154/ "tree and pragmatics") Yeng-Si, however, heard her cries.[155](155/ "tree and pragmatics") She immediately retraced her steps, hastening to the lake where she noticed the sandals beside the water and the body of the old lady floating on the surface.[156](156/ "tree and pragmatics") This sight almost overbore her.[157](157/ "tree and pragmatics") “Why did this poor woman drown herself?” she muttered.[158](158/ "tree and pragmatics") “Can it be--yes, I imagine--her persistency in asking for my sandals--oh, blessed one\![159](159/ "tree and pragmatics") She had the idea of dying before saying good-bye.[160](160/ "tree and pragmatics") She did not wish her death to be fruitless, so she placed my sandals on the shore, that it would appear as if I had committed suicide.[161](161/ "tree and pragmatics") Poor woman, how devoted she was\![162](162/ "tree and pragmatics") May she have her reward in the Hereafter.”[163](163/ "tree and pragmatics") If she had listened to the promptings of her heart, Yeng-Si would have remained there mourning for her unfortunate companion.[164](164/ "tree and pragmatics") Remembering the entreaties of the latter, however, she hurried her steps and shortly came to the forest of bamboo.[165](165/ "tree and pragmatics") Suddenly she experienced the most agonizing pains.[166](166/ "tree and pragmatics") She trembled, shivered, broke out into a cold perspiration and suffered terribly.[167](167/ "tree and pragmatics") She understood that she was about to become a mother.[168](168/ "tree and pragmatics") What a terrible situation she was in\![169](169/ "tree and pragmatics") Here alone, away from everybody, what was to become of her?[170](170/ "tree and pragmatics") Yes, it was a little boy.[171](171/ "tree and pragmatics") She seized the poor, little being and covered it with tears and kisses.[172](172/ "tree and pragmatics") “Poor child,” she said, “what can I do with you?[173](173/ "tree and pragmatics") You have no father and your mother does not know what is going to become of you.”[174](174/ "tree and pragmatics") Fortunately for Yeng-Si, some one had heard her shrieks and cries.[175](175/ "tree and pragmatics") It was a nun from the temple that the old lady had told her about.[176](176/ "tree and pragmatics") This nun ran to the spot whence the cries came and was somewhat surprised to find there the mother and child.[177](177/ "tree and pragmatics") After rendering what assistance she could, she asked her how it came about that she gave birth to the child in that place.[178](178/ "tree and pragmatics") Yeng-Si told briefly her sad story.[179](179/ "tree and pragmatics") The nun was deeply touched at the tale--so fraught with sorrow.[180](180/ "tree and pragmatics") “What do you count upon doing?” she asked her.[181](181/ "tree and pragmatics") “Alas, I do not know.[182](182/ "tree and pragmatics") Here I am alone and without resources.[183](183/ "tree and pragmatics") How can I bring up my little one?[184](184/ "tree and pragmatics") I shall have to abandon him, but I shall not live long anyway, I am sure of that, so perhaps I shall make way with myself.”[185](185/ "tree and pragmatics") “That would not be doing exactly right.[186](186/ "tree and pragmatics") Suppose you try to follow my advice.[187](187/ "tree and pragmatics") Give your child to some charitable person and come live with me.”[188](188/ "tree and pragmatics") - 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