In a Grove

It's hard to say who is a greater sinner, you or me.

You, you don't use your swords. You kill people with your power, with your money. Sometimes you kill them on the pretext of working for their good.

furious desire to kill him seized me

least I could satisfy my desire for her without taking her husband's life.

the same you've killed them.

Then Tajomaru must be the murderer.

human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.

bamboo-blades had been trampled down all around.

A single sword-stroke had pierced the breast.

The most spirited woman is defenseless without a weapon.