The following is my private translation of Kampaku-sengen (The Declaration of a Tyrannical Husband). Translated by Michio Shikata. Before I make you my wife, I have many things to tell you. They might be harsh enough, but you should listen to my real intentions. You cannot go to bed before me, you cannot get up later than me. You must be a good cook, and always be charming, as much as possible, though. Don't forget that a man who cannot get along with working cannot protect his family. You have something that no one except you can do, So don't stick your nose into others and follow me without complaints. Your parents and my parents, they are the same parents, so cherish them all. You should get along well with my parents, brothers and sisters, which ought to be easy. The secret is just to love them. Don't speak ill of others, neither listen to them. Moreover, don't feel jealousy for trifle things. I won't have an affair with other woman, maybe I won't. I'm not sure but I won't .... Anyway, you had better prepare for the worse. Happiness is what we should bring up together, and it should not be appearances either of us has difficulty in keeping up. As you are coming to my home, leaving your home, You should know you have no home to go back. Hereafter, I am your home. After our children have grown up and we get old, you should not die before I die. At least one day earlier, for example, you should not pass away. When dying, I need nothing. Holding my hands, you should shed more than two tears. I will say to you, "I have lived a wonderful life thanks to you." I will say it for sure. Don't forget that the woman I love, the woman I love is only you, through my life. Don't forget that the woman I love, the woman I love is only you, all through my life.