Note 5 — The Nā, Mī, and Blue-Lotus Flowers’ Princesses
H. (Henry) Parker translation
At the time when she is telling him, the Princesses say, “Should he tell you any work, don’t say, ‘Hā’ (yes), and don’t say, ‘I cannot,’5 and don’t say, ‘I can.’ Having said, ‘After having considered I will tell you,’ come back,” the Princesses say.