It was known as a fact that people from the lower ranks were ennobled and allowed to pass into the rank of samurai; in the same way, too, samurai were clearly disinheritable, and for any offence passed down into the ranks beneath them.

As they reached the door, Bose, having yarded the cows, was stealing around the corner of the pig-sty, and making for the woods.

soft-curded milk

He needs must goe, the Devil drives.