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tory after the suicide of Tokihisa (1559), who hadsuffered repeated defeats at the hands of the Ryuzoji. Thereafter, greed for domains acquired strength every year. The utmost she would admit wasJapan's partial right to be heard about Korea. with those whoremained steadfast in the faith, were the number of those who faintedunder the trials and abjured their religion.

The forty-sevenronins had therefore committed a capital crime. A large part of the work of the Japanese architect consisted inselecting rare woods and uniquely grown timber, in exquisite joinery,and in fine plastering. Among Yoshitsune's score of followers there were several whosubsequently earned undying fame, but one deserves special mentionhere. YORIIYE, THE LADY MASA, AND HOJO TOKIMASAOn the demise of Yoritomo (1199), his eldest son, Yoriiye, succeededto the compound office of lor