李卓吾先生批評西遊記 (Journey to the West), Vol. 8

a pair of good new shoes." Hearing this, Old Gao did not dare refuse. He immediately bought a pair of new shoes and a robe to replace the old clothing. Bajie fidgeted and fussed, then made a bow to Old Gao, saying, "Please inform my mother-in-law, my sisters-in-law, and all my aunts and uncles: I am going off to be a monk today. I cannot bid you farewell in person, so please do not be offended. Father-in-law, you must treat my wife well. If we fail to obtain the scriptures, I will come back to return to lay life and continue as your son-in-law." The Pilgrim shouted, "You fool! Stop spouting nonsense!" Bajie said, "Brother, it is not nonsense. I only fear that if there is some slight misfortune at the gates, I will have failed as a monk and failed to keep a wife. Both sides would be ruined." Sanzang said, "Enough talk. We must make haste." They packed a load of luggage, which Bajie carried; they led the white horse, which Sanzang rode; and the Pilgrim shouldered his iron staff and led the way. The three of them bid farewell to Old Gao and the relatives and headed west. There is...