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"He preys on the superstition of the shogun, and influences his moves and policies by supposed readings of the bones and shells". - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 14, Sentence #128)

"It was extremely clever of you," I said, "to place the reader, Daichi, in the inner circle of Lord Temmu". "It took time," said General Yamada. "Years were spent subtly enhancing the reputation of Daichi in the islands, with the result that Lord Temmu must have his services, at whatever cost". "He preys on the superstition of the shogun, and influences his moves and policies by supposed readings of the bones and shells". "Most of the readings are stupid ambiguities and obscure nonsense, things which might be interpreted in several ways, one of which is likely, from time to time, to bear some resemblance to something or other which might actually occur, but I take care, naturally, to supply the content now and then, to my advantage". "The last one was clever," I said, "the business about the iron dragon, the fear of its flight, and such". "It brought you into my hands," said Lord Yamada. - (Rebels of Gor)