but not only did the tree not burst into flower, but not even a bud came forth. thinking that he had not used enough ashes, the old man took handfuls and again sprinkled them over the withered tree. but all to no effect. after trying several times, the ashes were blown into the daimio's eyes. this made him very angry, and he ordered his retainers to arrest the false hana-saka-jijii at once and put him in prison for an impostor. from this imprisonment the wicked old man was never freed.