"Who are you?" inquired Haku-In.
"I am a Samurai," the warrior replied.
"You, a soldier!" exclaimed Haku-In.
"What kind of ruler would have you as his guard? Your face looks like that of a beggar."
Nobu-Shige became so angry that he began to draw his sword when Haku-In continued, "So you have a sword! Your weapon is probably much too dull to cut off my head."
As Nobu-Shige drew his sword Haku-In remarked, "Here open the gates of hell!"
At these words the Samurai perceiving the master's discipline sheathed his sword and bowed.
"Here open the gates of paradise," said Haku-In.