This was the anecdote seen in works such as "Kokon Chomonju"(Notable Tales Old and New) and is a well-known fine historical episode told to represent the spirit of those who passed down traditions.
以上は『古今著聞集』等に見える逸話であり、伝統を受け継ぐ者の心意気を伝える美談として史上に名高い。