human
That is not bad luck, said O-Yoshi.
gpt
It is only a sign that the august gods have been guarding you. There has been sickness in the village; and you caught the fever, but you got well. The holy charm shielded you: that is why it was broken. Tell the kannushi to-day: he will give you another.
human
Perhaps in the former life we hated each other. Perhaps I was unkind to you, or you to me. And this is our punishment. The priests say so.
gpt
I was a man then, and you were a woman. I loved you very, very much; but you were very unkind to me. I remember it all quite well.
human
You are not a Bosatsu, returned Taro, smiling despite his sorrow;
gpt
How do you know I am not a Bosatsu?
human
You are a woman. A woman cannot be a Bosatsu.
gpt
But is not Kwan-ze-on Bosatsu a woman?
human
Well, that is true. But a Bosatsu cannot love anything except the kyō.
gpt
Did not Shaka have a wife and a son? Did he not love them?
human
Yes; but you know he had to leave them.
gpt
That was very bad, even if Shaka did it. But I don't believe all those stories. And would you leave me, if you could get me?