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your father is living. You peacefully."
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The prince also thaught that there is some truth in it. 'My father will poke his nose in every plan of mine. In matters of kingdom nobody is anybody's father or son. Many princes have acquired the crown by murdering their fathers. I must also follow them."
Durmati saw that Anand was in thoughtful mood. The arrow has struck at the right place. So he again said, “Prince! It is not necessary that your hands should be coloured with the blood of your father. It is enough if you make him a prisoner. Whoever come in our way will be done with. I am always with you.'
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Anand showed his difficulty, "But how to do this ?" Durmati replied, "You have not to go anywhere. We will invite the king. As soon as he comes he should be made a prisoner.”
