Then, Toba-in ordered two ladies who closely resembled Ayame-no-mae in age and appearance to wear the same kimono, and to walk out together and asked Yorimasa to distinguish which lady was Ayame-no-mae.
そこで、菖蒲前と年恰好、容貌がよくにている女二人に同じ着物を着せ、頼政に菖蒲前を見分けて二人で退出するように申し付けた。