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Rh protecting me. When I fell under the suspicion of the guards, when my last day was in sight, that you paused not a moment to ask questions, but beat me soundly as though I were a veritable servant—that, that was not of Benkei's devising: it was Hachiman's.

Chorus. Thinking it an inspiration, he is filled with gratitude!

Chorus. Though the ages drew to their close, though sun and moon should fall from the sky, what excuse could be found for him that raised his hand against his lord? How should he escape the punishment of Heaven?