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ught out wine for the two men。 The two ladies were entertained in the inner apartments。 And while they refreshed themselves; their baggage was put out to dry and their steeds were fed。

As the day closed in; they saw several youths e along; and their host said; 〃My son is e to pay his respects。〃

〃This is my humble son;〃 said Guo Chang; presenting a lad to Guan Yu。

〃What has he been doing?〃 asked Guan Yu。

〃He has just e in from hunting。〃

The young fellow went out。 The old man continued; 〃All my family have been farmers or scholars。 He is my only son; and instead of following in the footsteps of his ancestors he cares for nothing but gadding about and hunting; unhappily。〃

〃Why unhappily?〃 said Guan Yu。 〃In these days of disorder a good soldier can make a name for himself。〃

〃If he would only learn the military arts; that would be something of a career。 But he is nothing but a vagabond and does everything he should not。 He is a grief to me。〃

Guan Yu sighed in sympathy。 The old gentleman stayed till a late hour; and when he took his leave; his two guests began to prepare for rest。

Suddenly outside there arose a great hubbub; men shouting and horses neighing。 Guan Yu called to his people; but as no one answered; he and Sun Qian drew their swords and went into the stable yard。 There they found their host's son on the ground shouting to his followers to fight。

Guan Yu asked what it was all about; and his guards told him; 〃The young fellow had tried to steal Red Hare; but had been badly kicked。 We heard shouting and went to see what it meant when his men had set on us。〃

Guan Yu was very wrathful。

〃You mean thieves! Would you steal my horse?〃 cried he。

But before he could do anything; his ho