After the passage of several years, Biwa catches up with a friend. A clash with the Enryakuji monks bodes ill for the Heike, and Shigemori is compelled to take drastic action to restrain Kiyomori.
Despite our prayers, I expect it may
be difficult for her to bear a child.
‫وبالرغم من دعائنا،
‫فإنني أتوقع أنه قد يصعب عليها أن تحمل.
Wir können noch so viel beten,
Pese a nuestras oraciones,
dudo que pueda tener un hijo.
Nous aurons beau prier,
Apesar das rezas, creio que será difícil
para ela conceber um filho.