Having been informed of Lady Akashi's being there by Koremitsu, Genji felt sorry for her because she could not even say hello, sent a messenger to her and exchanged poems with her.
惟光の知らせで御方が来ていたことを知った源氏は、声もかけられずに去った御方を哀れに思い、使いを送って歌を交わした。