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Towards Rajgrihi
"This night we have to forego sleep".
"Surely".
The cool breeze from the west kept sporting over the area. Now and then, they could hear the cries of the wild animals of the forest. Shambal slept reclining on the trunk of a tree, at a short distance. Anjali moving towards Virdev said in a soft voice; "We shall meet the arrested soldiers and find out from them any details that they know relating to our purpose".
"Come on. Let us go".
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Ordering their soldiers to keep a vigilant watch around the choultry, they both went into the choultry.
"Do you know any news about Chief Minister, Shrishen ?"
"Yes, sir. The emperor of Magadha has ordered that the activities and movements of Shrishen should be strictly watched. His suspicion is that camping at Rajgrihi, Shrishen has been trying to play a deep political game. The soldiers of Magadha have been ordered to keep a strict watch on his movements and actions".
"Did you get any instruction ?"
"Yes. Because we received instructions, we came here. But even before we came here, the soldiers of Magadha had gathered and established a base here".
"What instructions have you received ?"
"As soon as Virdev comes, information should be conveyed to Chief Minister Shrishen. This is the instruction we have received: "
"How will you convey this information to him?"
One of them came forward and whispered something into Virdev's ears; and then he tried to see the feelings appearing on the faces of Virdev and Anjali.
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