Water Margin, Chapter 37: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Dai Zong threatens Song Jiang over unpaid customary money, then welcomes him after learning his identity and reading Wu Yong’s letter.
2. Song Jiang gives Li Kui silver, then returns the money Li Kui seizes after losing at dice.
3. Seeking fresh fish for Song Jiang, Li Kui releases fishermen’s catches and fights Zhang Shun on the riverbank.
4. Zhang Shun lures Li Kui onto a boat and repeatedly submerges him, but rescues him when Dai Zong invokes Zhang Heng’s letter.
5. The four men reconcile, obtain fresh carp, and share food and wine at Pipa Pavilion.
6. Angered by a singer’s interruption, Li Kui strikes her forehead; she falls motionless, and the innkeeper threatens official action.

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Cosa notare

Song Jiang tolerates Li Kui’s gambling loss but rejects his seizure of other people’s money. His generosity includes taking responsibility for the damage his companion causes.

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