the old man was much surprised at hearing all this from a mere boy of fifteen . he thought it best to let the boy go . he was strong and fearless , and besides all this , the old man knew he was no common child , for he had been sent to them as a gift from heaven , and he felt quite sure that the devils would be powerless to harm him .
he was strong and fearless .
why did the man think the devils would be powerless to harm momotaro ?
why did the man think the devils would be powerless to harm momotaro ?