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project。 As they were drinking； a huge； tall fellow appeared pushing a hand…cart along the road。 At the threshold he halted and entered the inn to rest awhile and he called for wine。
〃And be quick！〃 added he。 〃For I am in haste to get into the town and offer myself for the army。〃
Liu Bei looked over the newer； item by item； and he noted the man had a huge frame； a long beard； a vivid face like an apple； and deep red lips。 He had eyes like a phoenix's and fine bushy eyebrows like silkworms。 His whole appearance was dignified and awe…inspiring。 Presently； Liu Bei crossed over； sat down beside him and asked his name。
〃I am Guan Yu；〃 replied he。 〃I am a native of the east side of the river； but I have been a fugitive on the waters for some five years； because I slew a ruffian who； since he was wealthy and powerful； was a bully。 I have e to join the army here。〃
Then Liu Bei told Guan Yu his own intentions； and all three went away to Zhang Fei's farm where they could talk over the grand project。
Said Zhang Fei； 〃The peach trees in the orchard behind the house are just in full flower。 Tomorrow we will institute a sacrifice there and solemnly declare our intention before Heaven and Earth； and we three will swear brotherhood and unity of aims and sentiments： Thus will we enter upon our great task。〃
Both Liu Bei and Guan Yu gladly agreed。
All three being of one mind； next day they prepared the sacrifices； a black ox； a white horse； and wine for libation。 Beneath the smoke of the incense burning on the altar； they bowed their heads and recited this oath：
〃We three………Liu Bei； Guan Yu； and Zhang Fei………though of different families； swear brotherhood； and promise mutual help to one end。 We will rescue each other in difficulty； we
