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Anandkumar was regarding Durmati as his well-wisher. He was so much implesoed by Durnati. He found the advice of Durmati quite proper. He had now the mixed feelings of faith and lack of faith for his father. The faith was generated by the conduct of the King. Lack. of trust was because of the effect of past birth and of the desire to take revenge. Anandkumar replied to Durmati, “Your suggestion is alright. But I don't lose: anything in waiting for four days. If the kingdom is not handed over to me in. four days, I will get it forcibly."
Durmati was not a man who can be convinced easily. He spread his net and said, “O Prince ! You are still a child. You do not know the world. Suppose: you do get the throne on the fifth day. But what guarantee is there that your father will not deceive you ? He may do some conspiracy against you. He may put some obstacles in your way. So long as
