The relationship between the prisoner and the magistrate.
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First Meeting
First Meeting
The Surprising Inoue
Rodrigues expected a cruel devil, but found a kind, chubby old man. Inoue smiled and spoke gently. This disarmed him.
The Conversation
They debated using metaphors of marriage and concubines. Inoue was clever and patient.
Significance
The Final Interview
The Final Interview
Inoue's Victory
Inoue told Rodrigues that he was defeated by the swamp of Japan, not by him. He offered him a house and a wife in Edo.
Rodrigues' Resignation
Rodrigues accepted. He felt no hatred. Inoue had won, but the victory was hollow.
Significance
