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The minister kept in his mind, the advice of Amrafal and went away.
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The king stood up as a respect to the aged minister. He offered him the proper seat.
He then said: "Here is a messenger from king Sankh of Rajyapur. The king had proposed the hand in marriage of one of our princes, for his daughter Shantimati. He has also conveyed that:
'Either for Sen or for Vishen please accept the coconut.' Now what is your opinion?"
"Your Highness! The news good. What is your wish?"
is very
"I wish to accept it for Sen; but we will act according to advice only. Please give your frank opinion."
The minister was knowing very well
