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| 11 | 177 | View more quotes about indeed">Indeed, most Ashigaru were of peasant origin. |
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| 11 | 174 | "Lord Yamada outnumbers us grievously," said Tajima. |
| 11 | 175 | Following the disasters of the mutiny at sea, the ambush following the first landing, the fate of the exploratory force, the raid on the first encampment, and casualties of the siege, there were something less than thirty-five hundred men, Pani and barbarians, at the disposal of the house of Temmu. |
| 11 | 176 | It was estimated that Lord Yamada had at least three times this many in regular troops, and might, if it seemed needed, impress as many again from amongst the peasantry. |
| 11 | 177 | Indeed, most Ashigaru were of peasant origin. |
| 11 | 178 | They were not of significant family. |
| 11 | 179 | Few would become men of two swords. |
| 11 | 180 | "Consider the double quiver of the tarn saddle," I said. |