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The policemen searched in the wholecity. But Lakshmi could not be found. anywhere. She had left the city and esca-ped. The soldiers held Suvadan captive and brought him before the king.
The king threatened him with Death Penalty. So he gave all true details a out his relations with Lakshmi.
All the courtiers and the king of Ta-marliptee were speechless hearing the life story and evil deeds of Lakshmi. What a sinner was she! On the other hand, the sincerity and mercy of Dharan created faith in them. All of them began to praise him. Even the gods praise the persons of shining characters. These were men, so they must praise them.
Because of the infidelity of Lakshmi, Suvadan also became a monk.
Lakshmi went alone to the forest: after leaving the city. She was now compa
