Shin heike monogatari
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Now you understand.
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These verses explain
and prove your identity.

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They were written down
to leave a permanent record.

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You are the son
of Emperor Shirakawa.

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Tadamori, while dying, wanted
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to send you this final message.
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No one can contest
your lineage now.

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Come with me to the Palace.
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Mother!
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I am an illegitimate child.
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I can rely on myself alone.
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I am confident of my own strength.
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And what of a mother's love?
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You want to disavow your heritage,
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to die miserably
far from home?

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Father devoted his life
to the Emperor's service.

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He died persecuted by the Court!
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I want to destroy
the part of me

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that is the blood of Shirakawa!
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Don't say such a thing!
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Get out of here!
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Take her away!

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