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up. The horses were got ready and then all set off on their journey.
"We shall travel at least for six hours; then we will have gone nearer our destination". Anjali said turning towards Virdev.
After travelling for about six hours, they reached a dense, wild forest. The horses and the riders were greatly tired. Moreover, travelling through the forest in the dark night appeared dangerous. Therefore, they thought of halting there till dawn. Within a short distance, they found a lake. The horses were taken to the lake to drink water and then they put grass before them.
They took rest there for sometime and woke up before dawn. They began travelling in the semi-darkness of the early morning. Thus, having travelled for three days and three nights, they reached the land of Magadha.
“Virdev, now we should proceed very carefully and cautiously.”
“We are cautious and circumspect.”
“Now, we are travelling in the enemy territory. We should not forget this fact.”
"We may have to encounter the enemy also”.
For a few moments, Anjali kept staring at Virdev's face which was radiant with heroism. Virdev suggested that they should halt at a choultry which stood nearby. Anjali gave her silent consent to this. Virdev turned his horse towards the choultry. He stopped at the gate of the choultry for a while. At the very first glance he saw there five or six pilgrims resting. His attention was drawn towards the horses when they neighed. When Virdev entered the gate, he heard some loud and rough noise.
“Who is there ?"
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