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important and secret. Please take me to him at once." The Yogi spoke rather authoritatively. The guard observed him carefully. He felt convinced of the genuineness of his words. At once, he opened the gate. Holding the reins of the horse, the Yogi entered the city on foot. The next moment, the gate was closed.
The Yogi entered the palace led by the gate-keeper. The guard at the palace asked him :
"Who are you?"
"I am the caretaker of the fort,” said the gate-keeper who had led the Yogi there. The guard came near him. The caretaker whispered something into his ears. For sometime, the two had a little discussion. Then, the guard glanced at the Yogi from head to foot with a searching eye; and said;
“May I know who you are ?"
The Yogi took out a signet-ring from his waist-belt; and placing it in his hand, he said; “You must convey this to King Janak at once".
The guard took the ring; and hurriedly went into the palace. He called the guard who was watching at the door of the king's bed-room; and said;
“The king is awake. You can meet him.” The guard entered the chamber; saluted the king; and said. “May the king be victorious !” "What's the matter ?" Janak asked him, a little surprised.
"A certain Yogi desires to meet you. He has given this signet-ring to be conveyed to you.” The caretaker of the fort moved a few paces forward and respectfully placed the ring in the king's hands. King Janak saw the ring in the hazy light; and at once, he stood up :
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