the prince having thus successfully put an end to his father's enemies in the world, was prepared to return to the capital. on the way back he passed through the province of idum. here he met with another outlaw named idzumo takeru who he knew had done much harm in the land. he again resorted to stratagem, and feigned friendship with the rebel under an assumed name. having done this he made a sword of wood and jammed it tightly in the shaft of his own strong sword. this he purposedly buckled to his side and wore on every occasion when he expected to meet the third robber takeru.