Daimios

The Government of Japan consists of an oligarchy of feudal princes, called Daimios, wielding absolute authority in their respective provinces, but subject to the general control of one of their number,

Sketches of Japanese Manners and Customs Jacob Mortimer Wier Silver

Daimios was hurled like one of his own javelins straight into the wall.

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But he thrust the point of the javelin at Daimios face, and forced him to swerve away.

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Not far behind them he heard Daimios 'derisive jeers:' Take the long road, Nefer Seti.

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Daimios leaned forward and cracked the long black lash over the backs of his team and the horses seemed to spring forward, coming on even faster.

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Daimios sped forward and from the corner of his eye Nefer saw the heads of his racing horses draw level with his near wheel, and Daimios 'voice hoarse with effort and triumph sounded almost in his ear.

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Daimios realized that he could not stop the flying chariot and avoid the collision.

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Daimios took instant advantage, and forced his way ahead of Nefer.

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High on the hill behind them the pursuing charioteers shouted with triumph, and Nefer heard Daimios 'voice above the roar of the whirlwind,' Now you must stand and fight me, Nefer Seti. '

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Daimios came in again and Nefer had to concentrate everything on him.

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