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Rh the fortifications as an indication that the mountains and rivers are blocked.'"

Moreover Tsuratari, Adzumi no Muraji, of Lower Shōkwa rank, who had gone as Envoy to the Western Sea, returned from Pèkché and reported that Pèkché had returned after a successful expedition against Silla. At this time a horse of his own accord went round the Golden Hall of a temple night and day without ceasing, and only stopping to graze.

One book says:—"This was an echo of its destruction by the enemy in the year Kanoye Saru."

5th year, Spring, 1st month, 3rd day. The Empress arrived from the hot springs of Ki.

3rd month, 1st day. The Empress visited Yoshino and held a banquet there.

3rd day. The Empress visited Hira-ura in Afumi.

10th day. The man of Tukhāra with his wife, a woman of S‘râvastî, arrived.

17th day. A Mount Sumi was constructed on the river-bank east of Amakashi no Oka, and the Yemishi of Michinoku and Koshi were entertained.