soften somewhat, he said, "Normally, I wouldn't mind helping you out, but today's matter is extraordinary. You'd better come with us. Delaying things won't benefit you."He pointed to the official who...as already on edge, broke out in a cold sweat. Without a moment's hesitation, he replied, "Those large households involved in textiles, weaving, and dyeing have always given bribes to the Weaving Bure...