それからの久助は、毎日、毎日、お庭そうじや、植木の手いれなど、熱心に働きみんなに親しまれ、信頼されるようになりました。
ところが、白滝姫の姿がすだれの間よりちらほら見えるたびに、その美しさに魅了され、恋するようになってしまいました。
After this incident, Kyusuke continued every day to clean and plant in
the palace garden. He was most dedicated in his work and gradually became a dear and
trusted gardener. From time to time as he was working, Kyusuke caught a glimpse of
Princess Shirataki's form behind the bamboo screen around the palace. Kyusuke was
enchanted by Shirataki's beauty and by and by he fell in love with her. |