the two ladies took the cup , and looking into it to see what he had put inside - for they did not yet know what it was - they gave a start of surprise , for there lay a beautiful gem at the bottom of the cup . " no ordinary mortal would give away a jewel so freely . will you not honor us by telling us who you are ? " said the elder damsel . " certainly , " said the happy hunter , " i am hohodemi , the fourth mikoto , also called in japan , the happy hunter . "
how did the women feel when they saw the jewel ?
surprised .
surprised .