In the afterword, Bakin disclosed reference materials that he had relied upon, to explain about the historic facts concerning the Satomi family (based on gunkimono or war chronicles, prevailing in those days) and geography of Awa, revealed the fact that he had lost his eyesight, and said a word of appreciation for Omichi, who had transcribed the story for him.
馬琴が用いた参考史料の開示、里見氏の史実（当時の軍記物にもとづく）や安房の地理の解説のほか、著者の失明の事実が明かされ、筆記者お路への慰労の言葉が書かれている。