the good old man was greatly surprised at what he heard , but respectfully followed the knight to the nobleman 's palace . the daimio , who had been impatiently awaiting the old man 's coming , as soon as he saw him asked him at once : " are you the old man who can make withered trees flower even out of season ? " the old man made an obeisance , and replied : " i am that old man ! " then the daimio said : " you must make that dead cherry tree in my garden blossom again by means of your famous ashes . i shall look on . " then they all went into the garden - the daimio and his retainers and the ladies - in waiting , who carried the daimio 's sword .
surprised .
how did the old man feel to hear the knight's request ?
how did the old man feel to hear the knight's request ?