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254 HONDA THE SAMURAI. others or which he published himself that made the government spies suspect that Takano was still alive. By the aid of a prisoner who had formerly known him in jail he was treacherously entrapped. His house was entered by armed men. He fought desperately for his life, and unable to drive off his assailants, thrust his sword into his own neck. His wife and four children, and all suspected of employ- ing and of aiding him, were thrown into prison. This was in 1846, and their imprisonment and trials continued until 1850 only four years before the discussion at Fukui which we have given above. "Honored teacher," said Doctor Sano, "listen to your friend Rai, and please be cautious. To hear of your imprisonment or death would make our hearts cold in our bosoms. Don't let the curtain government add you to its long list of victims and mar- tyrs. Please be patient and careful." " Well said ! And now my good friends, this I must declare : To the moral improvement of my country I have devoted my life. For the elevation of the eta to the level of humanity and citizenship ; to the abolition of gambling ; to making it legal for students to go abroad to Europe to learn, and for the liberty of intelligent men to choose Christianity as a religion, I have devoted myself." " All but the last, teacher. How can you propose anything so radical ? " said Rai Goro. " Friends," said Koba with " deep solemnity, there sounds the bell for Mouse-time, one hour before midnight ; and we have an engagement elsewhere, as you
THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 255 know. I may not be able to speak of this subject publicly for years to come, nor shall I soon again introduce it privately ; but this I declare, and do you mark it : The truth can not be suppressed even by prison and sword. The religion of Jesus Christ has already entered Japan as a seed which will tear asunder the very masonry built to confine it and crush its life. When it comes before the mind of Japan the brightest of our young men will accept it, and then our country will enter into a long day of glory."
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THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 255<br />
know. I may not be able to speak of this subject<br />
publicly for years to come, nor shall I soon again<br />
introduce it privately ; but this I declare, and do you<br />
mark it : The truth can not be suppressed even by<br />
prison and sword. The religion of Jesus Christ has<br />
already entered Japan as a seed which will tear asunder<br />
the very masonry built to confine it and crush<br />
its life. When it comes before the mind of Japan<br />
the brightest of our young men will accept it, and<br />
then our country will enter into a long day of glory."
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