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Pavananjay he had failed to change his mind in respect of this injustice. He had no other way but to keep silently watching her anguish, with overwhelming sorrow. His fear was that if Pavananjay went away to the wars he might not return for years and Anjana in consequence would have to experience inordinate anguish caused by the separation from her husband. She would have to spend all her life languishing thus, pining for the love of her husband. Of course, for some years past, he had not spoken to Pavananjay about Anjana, but on that day, he felt that he must remind Pavananjay of his duty towards his wife; whatever he might feel; otherwise, he thought that a terrible injustice would be one to Anjana.
"Dear friend ! you have not cared to pay heed to my advice but at least, now, before setting off for the wars you must cheer up Anjana and take leave of her. This is your moral duty".
As soon as he heard the name of Anjana, the feelings on his face changed. It became grim and serious. His face which was a little while ago full of enthusiasm and elation began to burn with anger.
"Prahasit! Do not mention the name of that wretched creature. I disdain even her name. Have you forgotten that event ?"
And at once, that event that had taken place before his marriage appeared before his mental eyes. He visualized Anjana in her beautiful bridal dress sitting in her chamber in the midst of her companions... one maid condemning him and commending Vidyutprabha. .. and Anjana's silence... He began to burn with anger and hatred.
"I am not prepared to hear anything about her... She may be..."
"Dear friend! Please do not say so ! Will this kind of behaviour bring you glory? You are a man of intelligence, wisdom and you have a high sense of justice and at the hands of such a great man as you a noble and virtuous lady should not
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