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The net was cast by kotwal. The soldiers and detectives were located on all sides. The skilled detectives found out that on the night of the incident there had gone one lady along with her maid to the temple of Goddess Padar Devi. Thus, the wife of Samudradatta was inprisoned.
The woman, Nandinee, was then brought before the king. To see such a woman and to hear the verdict of the king, all persons ran to the court. The courtroom was thorouhgly packed. The king saw Nandinee. He was surprised to know how such a delicate woman can do such a cruel act. What enmity can she have with such a monk who had no possessions? The king did not know much about the family of Samudradatta. Because he had settled there recently. The king always respected. the ladies. He gave due respect to Nandinee and asked :
"Are you really the wife of Samudradatta ?'
