parting is always sad . so it was now . the eyes of the two old people were filled with tears and their voices trembled as they said : " go with all care and speed . we expect you back victorious ! " momotaro was very sorry to leave his old parents ( though he knew he was coming back as soon as he could ) , for he thought of how lonely they would be while he was away . but he said " good - by ! " quite bravely .
they love him .
why were the old people and momotaro sad to part ?
why were the old people and momotaro sad to part ?