| Although it was the first time that Katsu met Yamaoka, he was greatly impressed with the personality of Yamaoka during their brief encounter, so he was eager to write the letter for Yamaoka addressed to Saigo. |
勝は山岡とは初対面であったが、一見してその人物を大いに評価し、進んで西郷への書状を認める。 |