yamato take now bade farewell to his aunt, and once more placing himself at the head of his men he marched to the farthest east through the province of owari, and then he reached the province of suruga. here the governor welcomed the prince right heartily and entertained him royally with many feasts. when these were over, the governor told his guest that his country was famous for its fine deer, and proposed a deer hunt for the prince's amusement. the prince was utterly deceived by the cordiality of his host, which was all feigned, and gladly consented to join in the hunt.