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Beijing, overwhelmed by Western encroachment, was in no position to stop their vassal's step away from a suzerain's dominance.
Eric C. Anderson: Understanding China's Approach to North Korea 2009
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This fellow turned out to be a famous bandit and escaped criminal; no less a person than the Kosaka Jinnai engaged in the attempt of years ago to carry off or slay the Tenju-in-Den of the suzerain's House.
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Such things so near the suzerain's honoured dwelling are not to be permitted.
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The Sultan appeals to his suzerain's delegate and is made prisoner.
The Philippine Islands John Foreman
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Gaman Kwai; as _hatamoto_, men close to the suzerain's knee and ready for the call to battle.
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The more modest abode of a lord of moderate income, and the massive gateway with its supporting walls and fence of closely woven, sharp pointed, bamboo retiring into the distance now were ready to shut in Shu [u] zen to the privacy of his share in the suzerain's defence.
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Here lies the proof of ill intent and rebellion against the suzerain's House.
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O [u] kubo Hikozaémon, governor of these wild fellows, keeper of the suzerain's conscience, had left his seat vacant these past five years.
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Humble was his rank in the minor office he held; but a one time _ashigaru_ (common soldier) his service had entitled him to the position and the suzerain's stipend of twenty _koku_.
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A halt must be brought to these unseemly proceedings so close to the suzerain's dwelling.
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