to the further bank； and see what can be done。〃
Liu Bei and his bride hastened down the bank and went into a ship。 The soldiers were embarked。 Then they saw in the hold of the ship someone in Taoist dress。
That person came up with a smile； saying； 〃My lord； again you see Zhuge Liang。 He has waited a long time。〃
All the soldiers on board were from Jingzhou； and Liu Bei rejoiced at the sudden happy turn of affairs。
Before long the four pursuing leaders reached the bank。
Zhuge Liang pointed to them and laughed； saying； 〃I foresaw this a long time ago。 You may return and tell Zhou Yu not to use the 'Fair Damsel Trick' again。〃
Those on the bank sent a flight of arrows at the ships； but they were already too far away。 The four generals on the bank looked very foolish。
As the boats were sailing along； a great noise was heard on the river behind them； and there appeared a huge fleet of war ships； sailing under the flag of Zhou Yu。 He also was there in mand of the fleet；