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Nihongi.
When he was arriving at his lodging,[1] a large tortoise came out from the river. The Emperor raised his spear and thrust at
Tsuchi-ningiô. (Gowland Collection, British Museum.)
the tortoise, when it suddenly became changed into a white stone. Then the courtiers said:—"If one were only to think
- ↑ Literally, travelling-palace.
