““Can a lowly person not devote himself to his country and remain faithful to his love? Listen. When you talk about lowly women you seem to mean kisaeng. However, among them there have been some who were devoted to their country; who proved themselves virtuous. Ryong Son, from Hwanghae Province, killed herself on Tongson Mountain to avoid having to submit; a young kisaeng from Sochon was as well-bred as any married women. Kye Wol Hyang, from Pyongyang, sacrificed herself in killing a Japanese commander; Ron Gae, from Chinju, gave her life for her country. The name Hwa Wol is inscribed on the monument to the Three Faithful Women. Il Ji Hung, from Andong, in her lifetime saw a stele erected in her honour and was known to be faithful to her country and virtuous. Do not mock kisaeng..." The””
