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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The Avadhoot king was waiting for the ghost. He At this the Avadhoot also drew his sword. got up and said=
If that is what you No! I will be
want beware. Get O king of ghosts! satisfied only
ready to bear the So much offerings of by accepting
thrust of my sword. food ware placed outside you as an the palace to satisfy your
offering. hunger. Have you not
had your fill?
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Vetaal and Avadhoot had a long and fierce duel Vetaal got flustered with Avadhoot's thrusts. Soon he said, with swords. Slowly Vetaal got tired
(I have faced such
Stop, friend! You are o brave and courageous indeed very brave. person for the first
I was, in fact, time. There is a chance that he
testing you. may kill me.
Alright, if you want friendship I extend
my hand.
Here rascal! Face this!
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