The title of this chapter was derived from the waka poetry which Kaoru (Hikaru GENJI's grandson) composed: 'Wet are my sleeves as the oars that work these shallows. For my heart knows the heart of the lady at the bridge.' |
巻名は薫が詠んだ和歌「橋姫の心を汲みて高瀬さす棹のしづくに袖ぞ濡れぬる」に因む。 |