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All took as truth what Mahabal said. Who would not like to become bright, healthy and end owed with long life? All become ready to enter the fire. The king said at once:
"Nobody shall enter it so long as I am hire. I shall be the first to into the fire."
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Mahabal also supported the king :
"Wait all of you for some time.. Let the king come back from the fire. Therefter you may all enter into it one after another."
The minister said to king Kandarp.
"Maharaj ! Please take me at least. with you. The company of the king and the minister is generally undivided."
The king took minister Kumati with him. He entered with him in the fire of the stable. There was now no question of their coming back out of fire.
