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OCTOBER, 1975
Siddhartha :
An elephant let loose is terribly dangerous and ferocious. And yet they say the Prince brought him under control. But how, how can that be.
[Enter Guard] Sire, Princes Vijaya and Sumitra seek your audience.
Guard :
Siddhartha :
Prince Vardhaman and they were together busy at target-shooting. Let them in. They will be able to give true and correct facts.
Guard :
As you order, Sir. (Exit]
Siddhartha :
Vijaya and Sumitra were at the Range with Prince Vardhaman since the morning. They are always with the Prince. And surely they must have assisted the Prince in taming the elephant. An elephant run amuck cannot possibly be controlled by one single man, especially when that man is of age so tender as Prince Vardhaman.
[Enter Vijaya and Sumitra] Long live the King !
Both :
Siddhartha :
Vijaya and Sumitra, where is the Prince ?
Vijaya :
What, has he not arrived here as yet ?
Siddhartha :
Where is he ? I am told he has tamed that mad elephant.
Sumitra :
Not only the elephant but also the king Cobra.
Siddhartha :
The serpent also ? Where was this snake. You are telling me strange things. A deadly snake and a mad elephant --both brought under control by the young Prince !
Vijaya :
Yes, my Lord. The Prince did tame the serpent too.
Sumitra :
He is not Prince Vardhaman. He is Vardhaman, the Brave,
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