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The present emperor Reizei and former emperor Suzaku paid a state visit to Rokujo, which was an extraordinary event. Genji’s preparations were brilliant. The royal party went first to the equestrian ring where the ritual of review was performed in finery. Then the party moved to the southeast quarter for the banquet. The lieutenants of the inner guards of east and west advanced and knelt before the royal seats, one presenting the take from the pond and the other a brace of fowl caught by the royal falcons in the northern hills. The emperor ordered Genji to move up to sit at the same level, which showed Genji off in utmost glory.
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