Tatsugoro was also blamed by Kame-emon, a sworn brother who happened to be there; Tatsugoro, who tried to control his temper, lost his patience, and spoke his mind at last, bringing out a letter of divorce he had already prepared.
居合せた兄弟分の亀右衛門にも非難され、辛抱していた辰五郎だが、ついに以前から用意していた離縁状を逆に突き付け、心中を語る。