-= Episode 23 =-
When you taught me to hunt,
you told me not to chase the pups and injured animals.
Because you spared my life once,
I will also spare your life.
However, if you meet next time as 'I Come' Leader,
I will not forgive you.
He's giving us a signal, if anything happens, shoot him.
It doesn't seem to be a trap.
I will stay here and watch.
You go and look.
Go and pick up the Leader.
Did you follow me because you suspected me?
Don't say those kind of hurtful words.
I only came to protect you.
How did it feel to let Kang Po Su go?
I did it for my own reasons.
However, as a Sergeant, I shouldn't have done it.
Did everything go alright?
Yes, you worked hard.
Good. Then, I'll deal with the horse.
Although you don't want to hear this,
but when I was arrested at Police Headquarters and beaten, I understand a lot more.
You don't suit to be a Police Sergeant.
Are you saying I'm a coward, and also weak?
I know you are an honest and upright man.
There is no need to live in that kind of sewage.
If you're able to go, why don't you just leave?
Being a Police Sergeant is not suitable for you.
Don't say it so harshly.
That time, when you were wrongfully arrested and taken to prison,
because of my position, you got you out safely.
If there is no such a person,
then who is going to clear the dirty sewage?
You can't just cover your nose and hope the smell goes away.
At the moment, I should maintain this position,
to help people solve their grievances.
Can you accomplish that by yourself?
Either I can or not, I must try.
Furthermore, Police Headquarters is not like what you think that it was formed by all wicked people.
If you observe carefully,
you will find Sergeants with a conscience and a sense of justice.
I want to join with those people,
and establish a tribunal for common people together with the Police.
In the future, let's not interfere with each other on unoccurred future path.
You go your own way, and I'll go my way.
As long as we support each other, we should be fine.
If you want to do so, then I shall comply.
Did it go well?
Yes, the matter went well.
That's a relief.
Tonight, I'm on the night shift.
I'm going straight back to Police Headquarters.
In the future, what do you plan to do?
In my opinion,
Kang Po Su needs a recovery period.
I'll give that thief a month to recuperate.
I will then help the Police to seize,
and arrest all those thieves in one go.
Recently, the 'I Come' thieves have become popular. They will not want you to catch them.
It will not be so easy to defeat 'I Come'.
No matter how you say it, they're bandits and thieves.
However, I don't want to catch them in a despicable way,
but in a fair fight.
Let them go down fighting so they will not feel cheated.
Okay, I'd better get back.
Leader, it was my fault you were seized by them.
Don't say that.
I was too reckless.
You suffered unbearably,
and was tortured a number of times.
I must certainly reciprocate.
Don't do that.
That's not what I want to see.
Please, carry on.
Looks like the time has come to decide on a successor.
You don't want to say that kind of thing, it's too early.
It's not, hear what I have to say.
I'm dying.
How can you say such a cowardly thing?
Both of you, hear what I have to say.
At daybreak, issue news convening all our compatriots.
Follow my orders.
I will do so.
Where is the horse?
I put it in the stable down by the river.
Agasshi is waiting for you. (Agasshi - young lady)
I don't have anything to say to Agasshi.
Director, Sir! Agasshi is calling for you to come!
I won't go. If she wants to tell me something, she can come here.
Why are you like this to me?
I used my efforts, and prohibited anyone from going in and out of that stock room.
I helped you to conceal the whereabouts of Kang Po Su.
However, Director,
from your expression, you seem to think I drove out Kang Po Su.
You can leave.
I don't want any credit for what I did.
However, hiding Kang Po Su in their house, is not something an average person could do.
It was a desperate thing to do!
Was it because of me that you had to help?
It was because Gwi Dong asked you. Only then did you reluctantly agree.
If you had asked me for help first, I would have given it.
Think about that matter ten years ago.
Gwi Dong and I, we saved you when you were a student, from nearly being sold as a gisaeng.
We saved you from a vapid life.
At that time, in your eyes, was I a lowly beggar?
It's not like that.
So, you see Kang Po Su as a commoner who you despise.
How come you don't see me as a beggar?
You and Kang Po Su, you're not the same!
You wait and see.
In the future, I will not have to beg for glory.
I will not dirty myself and claim to be a yangban. (yangban - noble class)
If I had known, I would have let you become a gisaeng, and taste the suffering of the world.
What I did then, I shouldn't have done!
I have liked you Agasshi, but it now makes me feel ashamed.
However, that's not a reason to let you hit me.
Get out of my room immediately.
There are strange rumours going about in Hanyang.
What rumors?
Although the Leader of 'I Come' was arrested,
he's unexpectedly escaped.
How have you heard that kind of thing?
You tell him.
I was listening to the market traders talking.
What are they saying?
Although he was shot and taken to Police Headquarters,
he removed the bullet from his ribs with his own mouth,
and then, after the surgery, escaped and ran away.
So strange and absurd.
Can you believe the market traders?
They all think so,
because they believe he is a wonderful mysterious God.
So, even if he cut off his head with a knife, he would be able to grow it back.
Then, don't call him the 'I Come' thief, just call him Hong Gil Dong.
I originally didn't want to say,
but I was the one who shot him.
No matter what you say, it's a fact that he's escaped!
I caught him, but others let him escape.
It really makes me annoyed.
It is also rumored that the Min Deuk Faction joined with 'I Come'.
I am also investigating this matter.
If you investigate for a hundred days, what's the use?!
You have to solve the matter!
Get the bank note.
This was for a government official's daughter who is getting married at the end of the month.
I heard his grandfather passed away last month, so he slaughtered a pig.
That person should have a conscience!
I don't care if they're getting married or mourning.
They must do something to get money!
That...Leader Wang...
This 520 yang note, what's it for?
If I take this, someone will think I stole the money.
If you don't want it, give it back to me!
Ha! Hurry, your move.
You can move your knight to the left.
Aigoo, don't tell him!
Why are you always helping him?!
Did everything go alright?
Please walk carefully.
What do you mean, walk carefully? Am I going to have bad luck today?
I have something to do before I go back.
Constable, you go and watch Sergeant Kim first.
I'll see you back at Headquarters.
-= Korean Folk Village =-
How long did he stay in Leader Wang's house?
He was inside about a quarter of an hour.
Then where did he go?
He went to a house called a Jeomjip. Then, I came back here. (Jeomjip - a fortune-telling house)
A Jeomjip House to see a Mudang? (Mudang - mediator between the real world and the spirit world)
Is he having his fortune told?
He could be.
This doesn't make any sense.
Therefore, is that how he's going to figure out how to find the 'I Come' thief?
That...I really don't know.
As you've done today, Constable, I want you to keep following Captain Gong.
How are you feeling?
I was originally listening to the liver, now I'm listening to the spleen.
In future, just think I am the liver.
If the spleen gives you further instructions to follow me,
immediately report to me. Understand?!
Simple-minded person.
Aigoo, why have you come?
I came to say hello to my mother.
Why? Has something happened?
I have to travel far away.
How far away is "far"?
Why are you suddenly going away?
I plan to set up a merchant group in another country, and do business.
That's a good idea Chun Doong.
You've suffered much in the hands of Dong Nyeo agasshi.
It's time to become independent and open your own warehouse.
If you need capital to open it, tell me and I can lend it to you.
My money is sufficient.
How long do you plan to go for?
I estimate about three or four months.
I'm sorry about all the things that have happened to you.
You don't need to be too concerned about that.
You've become the mother I didn't have in the past.
Recently, have you seen Lord Kim Jin Sa?
Yes, he sometimes comes to the warehouse.
He hasn't said anything to you?
He hasn't said anything.
However, why suddenly mention Lord Kim?
I'm just curious.
Master Gwi Dong, have you have seen him recently?
Gwi Dong hasn't come here recently?
That's right. Why would he come here?
If circumstances permit, I will bring him up to see you before I leave.
No, no need to bother.
If you come, come by yourself.
I don't know what's going to happen in the future.
Just take these as my last words, and listen properly to what I say.
I watched Director Lee grow up from a young age.
Although he's young, he's had a history of hardship.
He helps to run a small business, so he really understands the ways of the world.
Furthermore, he's well educated. Among us, no one can match him.
I want Director Lee to be Leader.
To inherit my position.
I hope everybody believes in me, and acts according to my wishes.
I don't even know what Director Lee looks like, I've never seen him.
It's also the first time I've heard of this person.
So, including the other chieftains, no-one knows this fellow?
I watched him grow up from childhood, so I understand.
Just like the Leader said, he has a history of hardship and is also very smart.
However, he hasn't made a good impression with me.
How can this happen?
How can the Leader let that kind of man inherit his position?
It's really staggering!
He recently said the Director wanted to spit in his face.
He is not a good candidate to inherit this position.
But still, it's the Leader's orders.
We can't go against him.
Then most of us do not believe Leader's words. We want to go against him.
I say we gather everybody together.
We'll discuss it and make a good decision. Then, we'll discuss it with the Leader.
Since when have we started to discuss things without the Leader?
What's important, is not what kind of person Director Lee is.
The Leader gave us an order.
We should unconditionally obey it.
I didn't say I will not obey it.
After seeing the Leader's candidate,
we can then give it careful consideration.
Having listened to all your words, I recognize this...
To specify the successor, the Leader has the authority.
Sir, it's only natural for you to accept the Leader's order.
However, his view needs to be justified.
We first have to see Director Lee. That may be a good idea.
Okay.
See him before deciding.
What do you think?
To see Director Lee first is not important.
I am only afraid, that because of this, there will be internal strife.
Hong Po Su-nim, you decide.
So, I will go and see him, and then decide.
Yesterday, Director Lee
had an appointment with the ship's owner,
He just needs to find a crew and he will be able to set sail.
Did he say when he was leaving?
Hasn't he told you Agasshi?
He told me that he will be away for at least 3 months.
Director!
What are you doing here?
Agasshi and I came out together looking for you.
You found me.
Last night, when I slapped your face, it was wrong of me.
I want to apologise to you.
My status already cuts Agasshi to the bone.
What's the use of me accepting an apology?
Agasshi, why must you look through the reeds to see the blue sky?
I cannot stand it.
You should look directly at the sky.
Also, she's unable to eat, and cannot sleep.
Only getting thinner day-by-day.
As her mother, how can I turn a blind eye?
What if it's lovesickness?
This is just like lovesickness.
It's all my fault.
I should at least come over occasionally to comfort her.
If she continues to stay here, I'm afraid the disease will become increasingly serious.
So yesterday, I took her to her grandmother's home.
You were absolutely right to do so.
Time is good medicine for the treatment of lovesickness.
Over time, she will surely improve.
Recently I have not seen much of Lord Kim.
He once insisted, that there was no better bridegroom than Chun Doong.
But now he's angry, and says he's absolutely not fit to be the groom.
Today, there would have been an agreement between Chun Doong and Geum Ok.
It really worries me to death.
I really don't know why I can't hit anything.
Bulls-eye!
I'm sorry. Although I deliberately try to lose, I always shoot well.
You're not wearing a helmet, but you should be on a battlefield.
Why are you so keen on shooting?
I've formed a business group to travel to another country.
I need to have the strength to protect my property.
I might possibly run into unexpected robbers.
I might also run into sea pirates.
Looks like you've got it all planned.
Have you and Gwi Dong tried shooting together?
That guy likes a bow more than a gun.
Speaking of the bow, I should have a match with that kid.
I've heard, that you're also good with arrows.
But still, compared with the bow and arrow, I still prefer the gun.
In the end, the bow and gun are both good.
Before leaving, you must master both well.
Before I go, we could call Gwi Dong, and together,
we could have a competition somewhere.
Well, I don't know whether or not I will have time.
We'll see. Have another shot, and then we'll go back.
Stop for a moment.
Put it down.
Why are you here?
I came to see Chun Doong, now I'm about to go back.
He told you not to look through the reeds to see the blue sky?
He also said that I look through a small hole on the dirty side of leaves to see the world.
He's wrong to say that.
Because, everyone looks through their own narrow holes to see the world.
Because of what Chun Doong has said recently,
Do you know how much I've been psychologically damaged?
Today, Chun Doong
is going his own way.
Of course, I know he's under your father's care.
But, you should also understand.
When he first came from the beggar's shed to learn the characters,
I took care of Chun Doong.
When you all went to raid Chun Doong's school shed,
I even pretended to be a ghost to preserve his shed.
Because I'm afraid to hurt his self-esteem,
I've not once said anything. I have always been patient.
Now, he's going to leave me, and go and set up his own business group.
How can I not feel aggrieved?
Although I understand your mood,
how can things have gotten to this point?
Just acknowledge Chun Doong's wishes, and send him off properly.
How can you understand my feelings?
You have received everything in the world.
You have parents at home.
You have a sister to worry about.
But, if Chun Doong leaves,
I would really have nothing.
At night, when I must enter my dark room,
Do you know how scared I am?
You don't know how my hands shake holding the oil lamp.
Even though I complain to you,
I am unable to tolerate hate.
Tomorrow night, in the gully, our people...
I can't hear, say it louder!
There are guys over there.
So what?
No need to worry, this is my yard.
Have you come to tell me that tomorrow night, there's a delivery coming through the gully?
Oh? You want the news to spread fast?
Even if this is your doorstep,
your voice is too loud.
Even a mongrel,
would struggle to lower their voice in front of their own door.
And also, I'm a large man in front of my own door, of course I have a big voice.
How can I have a thin mosquito voice like you?
I've never committed any crimes. Aigoo...
Take a look at this.
Good faith moves mountains.
The only reason the Leader came out,
was because every night I took holy water,
and prayed that the Leader's life would be spared.
But, how long are you going to stay in this place?
If God is looking after the Leader,
he should give you a better place to worship in.
There is no good place or bad place,
what's important is sincerity.
I meant that you've been 'I Come' for some time.
Some people don't have a name.
No matter what you say, you are also 'I Come'.
How can you help anyone outside, living in such a place?
Why not? What about my family?
I have also thought that with this group, I will become very prominent.
But after experiencing this, it's not so.
Oh my...
I want to understand a person.
As long as we see the people he is with, we'll be able to find out.
You can mix with that group of people, and it's not a matter of showing off.
I'd be ashamed.
I am not one to show off.
And not one to lose face.
You saw that guy when you came in...he is blind.
And his younger brother at his side is deaf.
So, wherever the place, begging is very difficult.
They asked to join my camp. How could I ignore them?
So I ate and drank together with them.
When I came in and saw them, I wasn't aware of that.
When I see those miserable people, I feel very lucky.
You can't tell what someone is like by a quick glance.
But a person should never stare.
You should change your position, if you want to see.
When I came in, I just looked. I didn't stare.
Not so, you kid. You stared.
Oh, yes, well you know my normal glance seems a little piercing, right?
Then those two might have misunderstood...
I have to go out there and put them at ease.
I don't want it, you eat it!
You should open your mouth, or his arm will fall off.
I am an 'I Come' chief, Hong Po Su.
Then, what do you want from me?
I've already heard about you from the Leader.
I heard your martial arts are superior,
but in the real test, you've disappointed me.
The Leader wants me to take you into our group.
However, if we leaders don't trust you,
then we will not let you into the group.
So, what do you want me to do?
Think of a way, to let us believe you.
Yes, it's the first time I've seen those people.
I've seen him several times with the Leader.
However, he seems an honest person.
Why would he want to harm you?
Hong Po Su wants to make sure that I am the right one to lead the group.
What do you mean?
I think I know the reason.
Kkok Ji, please help me again.
For you, of course I would cut down a mountain with a knife.
But, hurry and tell me what I can do.
Let's try and avenge Do Gab.
Avenge Do Gab?
There are three or four side walls, heavily guarded.
Attacking the opposition at night,
may be more difficult.
The security is as strong as iron.
Check out Leader Wang's men and the alley surrounding the house.
There's only one place to shoot from.
Leader Wang goes to a doctor's home to have acupuncture treatment.
At the town's edge, near the winery, is a family of doctors. Is it that one?
Yes, he's gone there every day recently.
How many people guard the entourage?
According to my observation, in addition to the Sedan Chair bearers, there are four others.
Then, that is when we'll move.
The other place is under strict surveillance, it would be dangerous.
Then, it would be during the day?
We need to take him by surprise.
Director, as long as you're the leader, you decide.
No matter how dangerous, I will obey.
It's everybody's business to get rid of notorious thieves, please count me in.
Well, we'll try.
Kkok Ji, I didn't know you were also in 'I Come'?
From now on, I will honour you.
Please help to train me.
Well, later on, I will pay attention and watch you.
Yes. Thank you very much.
Today, we'll confirm again the whereabouts of Leader Wang, and then set a definite plan.
I haven't seen you with an apron on, and your sleeves rolled up working, for a long time.
Doing nothing but daydreaming, I might go crazy.
It's okay to be like this. When you're cranky, you should look for work to do.
Where is Taeng Yeon?
Why do you ask, didn't you give her to me?
I never even see you with her.
Is she still with Dal Yi, then?
She's staying there honestly, and hasn't tried to escape.
Don't just leave her over there. I want to speak to her.
Just let me know, and I will tell her.
Don't say those useless words.
If you don't plan to live with her, then hurry and bring her back here.
She could do some work here before I sell her off.
I can bring her over.
However, you can't sell her to some other place.
Aigoo, you seem to be very partial towards her.
Do you two have mutual affection so quickly?
Don't talk nonsense, there is no mutual affection.
J...Jumo. (Jumo - female owner of a tavern)
Oh...
Why are you pretending not to know me, and trying to escape?
Let go of my hands.
Don't be like this, it's awkward.
Please go away. I hate seeing you.
I've recently seen a lot of people who know you.
I've seen an old man selling salt.
I've also seen that young master's uncle.
Young master's uncle?
He is known as Sam Wol's husband.
Why did you go to see them?
I was curious, so I had to meet him.
Haven't you always said that your son was dead?
But, how can a dead twenty-five year old son, suddenly come to life?
We never knew each other.
We just met by chance.
You lived in the Kim Jin Sa house, he lived in the village.
How can you not know your son?
I don't know.
The one called Chun Doong is not your son.
Not my son?
Why do you say he's not my son?
I'm saying, even if you can fool the Kim household and the Lee family servants,
you cannot hide the truth from my eyes.
That kid is a fake.
Exactly what are you saying? It doesn't make sense.
You and I know each other well, so it's clear.
In this world, you cannot change people who are related to you.
Your only child is Gwi Dong.
My...my child is Gwi Dong?!
Why are you suddenly like this?!
I'm telling you, young master Gwi Dong and I are not related.
It doesn't matter how.
You used your fake son to get money.
Should I not also have my share?
You're just saying that. How can my young master be related to me?
What do you mean "my young master"?
Is that what you call your son?
In front of me, you can comfortably call him "son".
Aigoo, what difficulties, when you can't call your own son "son".
I think you've been eating the wrong things, you can't see clearly.
How could I? I haven't had any money recently.
I will close one eye, if you give me twelve thousand.
Then, I won't know anything.
You, you this ... bastard!
You know very well, I cannot keep my mouth shut.
Don't you want to stop me from talking?
Why are you all standing here, making me feel a burden?
It's not anything. Ah, is it called a lover's tiff?
Love?! I think he wanted some gambling money, but he got turned away this time.
Mak Soon won't be deceived by that gambler. She didn't even want to see him.
Sometimes when a woman says she doesn't like a man, she likes him even more.
So, are you afraid that Jumo will like Seon Dal even more?
I'm just saying.
Who's been throwing porridge?
Because...I threw it because of that gambler.
You said you were finished with Seon Dal. Why are you crying?
Orabeoni, I want you to kill that bastard, Seon Dal...
After you shoot, it's best to escape through the back.
I'll see you later.
That's really...
Hello.
Aigoo! Chun Doong, haven't seen you in a long time.
Why aren't you doing your business, but are here working?
After eating lunch here, I got caught up in the work.
Where did Dal Yi go?
She went out to buy leather. But why are you here?
I came to say hello to grandfather.
What day is it today, that you've come to say hello?
I have some business.
Well, hurry and go.
If you're going to another country, be extra careful with the women.
There's a very serious outbreak of venereal disease among gisaengs.
If you're going to Cheongdu, I hear that the gisaengs are infected by the disease.
So you absolutely cannot go out in that kind of place.
No need to worry, I won't go near that kind of place.
Yes, right.
If you have time, come back later and see Dal Yi.
I sit and watch, and wonder...
You, is it because she's a shoemaker's granddaughter that you're like this?
Ya, that's impossible. How can you say that?
So, that Dong Nyeo agasshi you serve, has there been any agreement?
It can't be like that.
Why can't it be like that?
Ah, you don't like to talk about the reason why?
I've never thought about getting married.
Even if you don't want to yet, you should think about it.
I'm alive now, but how long will I live?
However, I would like to see Dal Yi marry before I die.
Am I not a pitiful old man? Chun Doong...
Can you realize this old grandfather's wishes?
I am very sad.
So I'm begging you. Why accept Chun Doong?
Because I have no other choice.
This is Chun Doong's chosen path.
But, Chun Doong is alone. I don't want him to set out on a path with no way back.
I will not just watch, if Chun Doong joins the group.
Chun Doong should be leading a business delegation to the Qing Dynasty.
Even now, you should make him take the ship to Qing Dynasty.
Initially, Chun Doong didn't have a merchant group.
Chun Doong joining the group was not just my idea.
Chun Doong is unable to change his destiny.
Dal Yi...Dal Yi, you don't need to be too worried.
The Leader's way of thinking, is not the same as the chieftans.
What do you mean?
Chun Doong inheriting the Leadership, is not so simple.
After tomorrow we'll know.
Here is the furthest point.
Leader Wang's house is here, so I will make the first shot here.
I'll shoot from here, right?
And also, I will rush at the enemy while fighting.
No matter how, Kkok Ji, we can't let him escape.
You will pretend to sell spears. When the enemy approaches, you will block their path.
Yes.
Have you seen Man Deuk?
He might be in Director's room.
Why would he be there?
I'm not too sure.
Go and tell Man Deuk to come here.
Yes, Agasshi.
From this side to that side.
Agasshi told me to call out Man Deuk.
Yes, I'll go immediately.
How do you plan to do it tomorrow?
I've used my mother's illness as an excuse, to say I'm going home.
You cannot let Agasshi see you going out.
Yes, don't worry.
I think that kid just uses a sword to support himself. His swordplay doesn't look good.
With some money, he could go to my sword school.
Can I also pay to enter?
People without the power, may possibly need to.
Did you also pay money to enter?
No, I already have the power. However, other people maybe should go.
I need to get in touch with that school.
What are you doing here?
We're waiting for our leader.
There are a lot of local ruffians outside. What's the matter?
Leader Wang came to see Lord Kim, sir.
So, being older, I'll leave first.
This is my son. He's a sergeant at Police Headquarters.
Ah..he actually is your son!
Your son, even though he's young, is an old acquaintance.
In the future, I will rely on you.
I'll leave you here, it's not far.
Yes, so goodbye.
How are you and Leader Wang old acquaintances?
I only met him by chance at Headquarters.
He's not an ordinary person.
He knows many people.
He knows powerful people, both inside and outside the palace, that others don't know.
Father, when did you first know Leader Wang?
I've known him a long time.
But, because of the world's attention, we pretend not to know each other.
It's not a very close relationship, so no need to worry too much.
He's a notorious person.
I'm aware of that.
I heard that Chun Doong is buying a business?
Recently, I have two good sons, life is interesting.
If father thinks so, I'm really very grateful.
I hope you become the Chief of Police, and I also hope Chun Doong
becomes the best merchant in Joseon.
I am not an unfortunate father, but a happy father.
So, you should let go of any troubled feelings you have over this matter.
Wait and see. In the future, both of you will be treated as my sons.
Thank you, father.
Damn, we'll all die.
Man Deuk...that guy said he couldn't come today!
What did he say?
He said his mother is sick, but she didn't let him go.
That damn woman...
Agasshi said he absolutely couldn't go out today.
Is something happening today?
That crazy woman's father...
No, he had to go because Agasshi was establishing her father's monument.
Shall we postpone it?
We can't postpone it. We might not have another opporunity.
Even if there's only two of us today, we'll have to finish it.
Don't worry Kkok Ji. Even if I have to do it alone, I'll do it.
How is it possible to do it alone?
Matters are like this, because Man Deuk wasn't with us from the start.
Let's do it together.
You need self-confidence to kill the enemy.
Don't worry. I'm mentally prepared to die.
Get out of the way you guys! Get out of the way!
Leader Wang is dead!
Chun Doong, you now have the people's heart.
Don't believe that our Leader is bedridden.
Tell all the people in the city that the Leader is still alive.
If you become a member of 'I Come', and you die first, what shall I do?
I'm not a person who feels wronged,
but I'm unable to let innocent civilians be tortured.
We need to eradicate those in power, who do evil things.
How can I just watch helplessly?
Did you see that person's face?
His face was covered, so I couldn't see it.
This is the person who shot Leader Wang.
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