wonderful, indeed, was the result! the withered tree at once burst into full bloom! the daimio was so transported with joy that he looked as if he would go mad. he rose to his feet and spread out his fan, calling the old man down from the tree. he himself gave the old man a wine cup filled with the best sake, and rewarded him with much silver and gold and many other precious things. the daimio ordered that henceforth the old man should call himself by the name of hana-saka-jijii, or "the old man who makes the trees to blossom," and that henceforth all were to recognize him by this name, and he sent him home with great honor.