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His puzzle was solved on hearing this. verse. He began thinking:
'The muni has told me plainly that Anullika (the princess) is in a pit. It is quite certain that somebody has hidden her in a cellor.'
The thought to murder his father underwent a change sn the prince's mind.
'Has such a learned person come to snatch my kingdom? He is very learned and powerful. I run a great rick. People: will go over to him and he will wrsst power from me at one blow. How to kill such a person as he? He was known my wish.
As the prince was busy thinking thus, the muni recited the third verse :
'O young and delicate one! I know you are fond of roaming in the dark. Why are you afraid of me? Have no fear from me. you should be afraid Of only
