A massive roar of applause erupted throughout the ranks of the peasants at hearing that the Lord had been executed--and at the word of the Daimyo no less!  While some officers attempted to stifle their men and keep them in good order, many through down their weapons and fell to their knees to thank Saeko.  Others simply turned tail on the spot.<br/><br/>By the time her short speech was ending, most of the peasants were routed.  A handful of samurai and their retainers towards the head of the peasant army kept their ground and debated between themselves.  One threw up a hand and all were silent.  He strode forward.<br/><br/>Face half-covered by an iron mask, his eyes a deep purple, he looked up at Saeko--he seemed to slowly take in her beautiful figure, eyes lingering over her form.  There was silence.  Then:<br/><br/>"Honourable daughter of house Amakusa, I rejoice at the news of the corrupt Lord's death.  But answer me this: who would our Daimyo give stewardship of this castle while a new Lord is decided?  Who does the Daimyo favour for master of Yinjin Castle?"