Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1905 — Japanese Courage. [ARTICLE]

Japanese Courage.

The little men of Japan can give the world many thrilling stories of courage and many of clever stratagem as well. One of the powerful nobles of the olden time was forced to flee from his enemy In haste. He hid in a barrel and was borne away by servants, who, meeting the enemy, declared that the barrel contained food. “If there is anything living in it there will be blood on my sword,” said the nobleman’s enemy and thrust his weapon into the barrel. It went through the hidden man’s legs and made a terrible wound. But be, with quick thought, wiped the blade on the hem of his garment as It was drawn out, so that It went out clean, and he was not discovered.