 Opening
a door or shoji. Noko is a tool used for opening
a latch. To open a latch or a padlock, cut open a hole so that
you can insert your palm through it and open the lock. |
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Of course, the inexperienced person will not fall asleep because of lack of confidence. For two or three nights he will remain on guard [but] no one will break in. Consequently, he will become very exhausted and fall into deep sleep, not being able to open his eyes when someone breaks in. Therefore, it is better to let your body rest so that it will not be exhausted. . . . . . . |
Now,
if you hear [the enemy] breaking into your sleeping room, shut
all doors. Release the latch for one entrance and open it slightly.
Place a lock at the center of the door and leave the lock slightly
open. Or tie [a string] to your hair, thus you could sleep well.
When the door is opened it will pull [your hair].