Shōgun: Part Two (Asian Saga, #2)

by James Clavell

“There’s no need to apologize, Anjin-san,” she replied calmly. “I’ve told you many times a man never apologizes, even when he’s wrong. You were not wrong.” Her eyes teased him now. “My maid needs no apology.”

blinding him, and caught hold of her, pulling her to the safety of another ledge. Together they fought for balance. A new shock. The ledge mostly gave

better.” Mariko translated. He drained his cup. It was refilled immediately

expect.” “Oh?” A thread of Kiku’s perfume, one he had never known

“At long last I know what love means,” she murmured the first night.

“Yes. But it is only a bridge. One of many. Come along, Mariko-san. Walk beside me across this bridge. Beside me, please. Let us walk together,” then added in Latin, “and believe that thou art carried and that we go hand in hand into a new beginning.”

such a little favor. Neh?” “I would be glad to.” Mariko thought a moment. “Some favors

“Be patient. The sun has not yet set.”