Then an announcement was made that it was time for the funeral to begin, and a carriage was drawn up for the casket to be borne onto it, whereupon it was wheeled to the door of Retired Emperor Fushimi’s quarters. When it was pulled away again, the sleeves of Emperor Fushimi’s robes, which had obviously been used to wipe away his tears, attested to the extent of his grief. [5.25] |