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They abtained fruits in accordance with the uature of their deede. A long time passed away. The king and the minister however did uot come back. The people became full of anxiety. They ashed :
"Vaidyaji! How is it that that the king and the minister have not come out as yet ?"
Mahabal clarifired the matter as under :
"The end of their sins was to come in this way this way only. The punyas of the subjects of this place seem to be rising up to bear good fruits. This king was sinful and tyrannous. The subjects have been relieved from his harassment to-day."
The news as to the death of king Kandarp as a result of burning spread in the whole city. The people-breathed a sigh
