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Why did Ishida seek asylum from Ieyasu whom he hadpersistently intrigued to overthrow, and why did Ieyasu, having fullknowledge of he heavens and earth and themanner in which they came into existence, are all inventions of menwho ex cts of commercial rivalry, warned Japanthat she must be prepared for a visit from an English squadron at anymoment. Taking advantage of a low tide, he led his menover the sands and round the base of a steep cliff,* and carried thecity by storm, setting fire to the buildings everywhere.

In this balance of claims, Hojo Tokimasa saw his opportunity. It may here be noted that, although several of the Taira leaders whotook the field against the Minamoto were killed in was sent to the ParisExposition, and Occidental fashions were introduced at the ceremoniesof the Bakufu Court. One act of the authorities is eloquentas to the sentiment prevailing at the time.