The text appears to be a detailed account of a rainy season and the subsequent flooding, as seen through the eyes of a character named Mondo. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the weather, the reactions of the people, and the efforts made to mitigate the flooding.
The story begins with the character Mondo attending a show before the announcement of seats, which is interrupted by the strong rain of the rainy season. Construction work on the embankment is suspended due to the rain, and many stones are sunk above the seats. The character also mentions the placement of a gassho tree at the bottom.
The rainy season continues, with the rain causing the water to start flowing after seven days. The water overruns the seats, washes away the drains, and collapses the ends of the earthworks. The characters discuss various strategies to deal with the flood, such as opening the intake port and releasing the water to the irrigation weir.
The story also includes a detailed account of a conversation between Mondo and another character, Yonemura, who is over seventy years old. Yonemura has visited the Ice Bugyo and the Suspicious Bugyo, and he shares his knowledge and experiences with Mondo. The conversation is filled with references to past events and predictions about the future.
The narrative continues with descriptions of the construction work, the measures taken to prevent flooding, and the reactions of the characters to the ongoing situation. The story also includes a detailed account of a conversation between Mondo and Satsusa, during which they discuss their plans and strategies.
The text ends with a reference to music, suggesting a shift in the narrative or a change in the setting.
Overall, the text provides a detailed and immersive account of a rainy season and the subsequent flooding, seen through the eyes of a character named Mondo. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions, detailed dialogues, and references to past events and predictions about the future.
1. The rain was strong for the rainy season and continued until mid-May, preventing any survey from being done.
2. Construction work on the embankment was suspended due to the rain.
3. Many stones were sunk above the seats, and a gassho tree was erected at the bottom.
4. Cows were placed in sleeping cages.
5. After the color command class, the cows were set up with jacks.
6. About the 7th day after the water begins to fall, the water starts flowing.
7. They overran the seats, washed away the water gates of the drains, and caused the ends of the earthworks to collapse.
8. One day, 1,000 yen Yonemura came to the scene in the rain.
9. Mondo's lifetime said that he read it as if it were the lunar calendar.
10. Mondo's show asked about the damage caused by the great flood of 1999.
11. Mondo's boy kept his mouth shut.
12. The old man's words had a strong commanding tone to them.
13. Mondo's show was 1000 yen.
14. Mondo no Sho received the umbrella and minon from the ministry.
15. Mondo's show ordered one of the dead to call Ihei from Ishihara Village.
16. Mondo's show noticed Nabe slipping out of the hut with his own umbrella and amagappa.
17. The construction of the seats and the temple was expected to have strong opponents.
18. The dam is being built to draw out the water from Stenoe, but now that water is collapsing the dam.
19. Mondo no Sho said aloud, such things as wealth, poverty, prefectural government, and love.
20. The water in the ruins river did not turn into a violent muddy stream, but the momentum of the two swamps was reduced and they spread out quietly.
21. Everyone in the territory must have recognized that the dam was of great help in situations like this.
22. Mondo's show came back to him, and he said, "Okay," his name whispered.
23. He met Mr. Nihei. When he said he had met him, he took his face away from his chest and looked up at him.