the governor then led the prince to a wild and extensive plain where the grass grew high and in great abundance . quite ignorant that the governor had laid a trap for him with the desire to compass his death , the prince began to ride hard and hunt down the deer , when all of a sudden to his amazement he saw flames and smoke bursting out from the bush in front of him . realizing his danger he tried to retreat , but no sooner did he turn his horse in the opposite direction than he saw that even there the prairie was on fire . at the same time the grass on his left and right burst into flames , and these began to spread swiftly towards him on all sides . he looked round for a chance of escape . there was none . he was surrounded by fire .
even there the prairie was on fire .
what did yamato see when he tried to retreat ?
what did yamato see when he tried to retreat ?