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To kill the goki- kaburi is consequently thought to be a meritorious act in the sight of this Buddha. They are supposed to be very fond of water; wherefore children sing to them this little song: Hotaru koe midzu nomasho; Achi no midzu wa nigaizo; Kochi no midzu wa amaizo.
Many lost their feelers, had their shining bodies scorched or their wings singed, but most of them alas! lay dead, black and cold next morning. As the priests trimmed the lamps in the shrines, and the servant maids the lanterns, each said alike: "The Princess Hotaru must have had many lovers last night." Alas! alas! poor suitors.
"I am Lord Green-Gold, I offer my house, my fortune and my love to Princess Hotaru." "Go and bring me fire and I will be your bride" said Hotaru-himé. With a bow of the head the beetle opened his wings and departed with a stately whirr. Next came a shining bug with wings and body as black as lamp-smoke, who solemnly professed his passion. "Bring me fire and you may have me for your wife."
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