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In this sore strait, Go-Daigo did not hesitate to make solemn avowalof the innocence of his purpose, and Kamakura refrained from anyharsh action towards the Throne. DEATH OF TAKAUJITakauji survived Chikafusa by only four years; he expired in 1358. He that has not learned the sacred doctrines, how can he governhimself?He that is ignorant of the cla e of horses largely, but in later days theAshikaga did not move away from Kyoto and had no use for horses.

It was there that he designed the first landscapegarden, furnishing suggestions which are still regarded as models. This terriblestate of affairs was due to the civil wars which had entered theirmost violent phase in the Onin era (1467-1468), and had continuedwithout intermission ever since. At fifty-one, he fell seriously ill andtook the tonsure by way of soliciting heaven's aid. In serving meals, tables ofChinese form ceased altogether to be used, edibles being placed on atray which stood about four inches high.