The moon of the moor

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The moon of the moor

(Harano no tsuki)

May 1888
The courtier Fujiwara no Yasumasa (958-1036) charms the bandit Hakamadare Yasusake by playing his flute.  Hakamadare planned to kill the courtier, but the music was so beautiful he could not draw his sword.

 

 

  

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