Literature and Naginata: Tales of the Otori

Fiction and naginata...

Tales of the Otori. 4, The harsh cry of the heron / Lian Hearn. - Picdor, 2006. - 632 p. - ISBN 978-0-330-44633-4

Chapter 23. page 237.

"Maya answered her meekly, Yes, older sister, of course, older sister, walking without complaining, though it wa a long way and the bundle was heavy, and it was nearly dark by the time they came to a long, low house that extended all the way round the corner of the street. Its windows were barred with wooden slats, and its low tiled roof extended out in deep eaves. One side was a shop front, now closed and silent. Set into the other wall was a huge gate. Two men stod outside, armed with swords, each holding a long, curved spear. Sada addressed one of them. ’Are you expecting an invasion, cousin?’ ’Here’s trouble,’ he replied. ’What are you doing? And who’s the kid?’"

Tales of the Otori.5, Heaven’s net is wide / Lian Hearn. - Macmillan, 2007.- ISBN 978-0-230-01397-1. - 578 p.

Chapter Thirty Page 319. "They had the advantage of the slope, but neither of them had any protection and the Tohan men were in full armour, three carrying swords and two spears with curved blades. Shigeru felt his energy return as if Jato itself had infused new life into him. He parried the closest man’s sword thrust, and with snake-like speed stepped sideways and let the man stumble past him; Jato hissed back through the air... A spear thrust followed from below; but the Fow had gone invisible, and now reappeared behind the warrior, slashing with the long sword, cutting the man from shoulder to hip. The spear fell uselessly to the ground."

Chapter 39 Page 436. "’Should I leave you alone?’ he questioned. She became almost angry with him. ’If you want to leave, go now! I am in no danger, and even if I were, I am perfectly capable of defending myself’. She indicated the sword next to her. ’There are also spears outside’. she said. ’I assure you I can fight with both."

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