The wife of Daizen was a daughter of Nabeshima Ichisuke. After having been adopted by Lord Katsushige, she was given to Daizen. At the time of the Shimabara Christian Revolt, Daizen incurred the displeasure of the lord, who took Daizen's wife away from him. The wife, thus separated, sent a bearer to his hermitage several times, while he returned
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