yamato take soon reached the opposite shore and landed safely , even as his wife ototachibana had prayed . his prowess in war was marvelous , and he succeeded after some time in conquering the eastern barbarians , the ainu . he ascribed his safe landing wholly to the faithfulness of his wife , who had so willingly and lovingly sacrificed herself in the hour of his utmost peril . his heart was softened at the remembrance of her , and he never allowed her to pass from his thoughts even for a moment . too late had he learned to esteem the goodness of her heart and the greatness of her love for him .
esteem the goodness of his wife 's heart and the greatness of her love for him .
what did yama learn too late ?
what did yama learn too late ?