"Bungo" Quotes from Famous Books
... ships, under cloak of trade and traffic. Although in Manilla warning of this double object had been received, this was not made known; and they were received and regaled as ambassadors from the Tono of Arima and Bungo. A ceremonious reception and very handsome present were given to them; but the city was put in readiness for whatever might happen. This year they have begun again to send ships to trade and traffic, and asked that our ships should go to Japon. But we are holding back ... — The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XXIV, 1630-34 • Various
... "I say, friend Bungo, how shall we manage? You don't mean to swamp us in a shove through that surf, do you?" ... — Tom Cringle's Log • Michael Scott |