the old man at once set to work, and soon made a basket and offered it to the happy hunter. he received it with joy, and taking it to the water, mounted it, and prepared to start. he bade good by to the kind old man who had helped him so much, and told him that he would certainly reward him as soon as he found his hook and could return to japan without fear of his brother's anger. the old man pointed out the direction he must take, and told him how to reach the realm of ryn gu, and watched him ride out to sea on the basket, which resembled a small boat.