expression
well then, (shall we); well then, (I'll)
Archaic phrase used to prompt action or announce one's own departure. Equivalent to modern それでは or さあ.
「いざさらば、参ろうぞ」と武士は言った。
"Well then, let us go," said the samurai.
expression
Archaic farewell, often used when parting for a long time or in dramatic contexts. Modern Japanese uses さようなら or じゃあね.
Farewell, until we meet again.