at first hidesato could not help feeling alarmed at the sight of this horrible reptile lying in his path , for he must either turn back or walk right over its body . he was a brave man , however , and putting aside all fear went forward dauntlessly . crunch , crunch ! he stepped now on the dragon 's body , now between its coils , and without even one glance backward he went on his way .
he was a brave man .
why did hidesato decide to walk over the dragon's body ?
why did hidesato decide to walk over the dragon's body ?