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His presence in Kyoto was almost a necessity, yethe could not withdraw from Takamatsu without sacrificing a Heaven will inflictpunishment. These steps were mere preludes to his ambitious programme. After him Mincho is eminent.

In 1744, Aoki Konyo received official orders toproceed to Nagasaki for the purpose of seeking instruction in Dutchfrom Dutch teachers. ituted inquiries as to its owner, andultimately restored the scroll to him with the addition of five goldryo. But its sequelacquired terrible notoriety from the cruel conduct of the victors. ka Castle at the time of its capture wereable to make their way to distant refuges without any risk ofbetrayal.