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where they could take rest. At a short distance a cottage was visible.
"Anjali, shall we take rest in that cottage ?” "No, we shall not take rest in a hut built of straw and grass”. "Why so ?”
"Don't you see that this cottage is on the highway. We should take rest in a place a little away from roads."
"Why do you fear anything ?”
"It is not a question of fearing anything. It is a question of being careful and cautious”.
"All right let it be so. After all we have to act according to your plans, you see".
Virdev dismounted from his horse and began walking forth slowly holding the reins in his hand.
A little away from the main road; there was a grove of trees. They decided to take rest there and went towards that place. Indeed, the place was fascinating. They tied their horses to the trunks of trees. Since the place was surrounded by trees, no one could see them from outside. Then they sat in the cool shadow of the trees. The soldiers brought the vessel which they had with them and placed it before Anjali. Anjali took out the food from the vessel and served it to the soldiers and then Virdev and she ate the food.
After finishing their meal, Virdev slept on a tiger's skin. The soldiers lay down a little away from them. Anjali slept reclining on the trunk of a tree.
The day reached its last phase. The evening was approaching. Yet no one woke up. They were all sleeping soundly without any worry. The sun was declining in the west. There was still time for the appearance of the evening. Suddenly, Anjali woke up. She awakened Virdev. The five soldiers also woke
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