Emoshichi took his mother and young sister to make their way to his mother's hometown in Shirakawa Domain, Mutsu Province; however, since they did not carry the pass which was required for women to pass a barrier, they were unable to go through Arai checkpoint.
右衛門七は、母妹達をつれて母の実家がある陸奥国白河藩へ向かったが、荒井関所を女人手形不携行のため、通してもらえなかった。