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distance, came out of the varit und sit dragen tror at under a tree He could see from here lic 518 the skylinti ní that city which was not far
"Seated in the shade of the tree, t're l !57m could 10188 extend his gaze into the future Helad no.10 19 1515 5513 (4) help him, but he load none cicher to obstruct bim. He ind no more feeling of pleasure and pain He tried ro reud into the future, but he could se mo:in, It was all by But he felt no depression Hesias at least lapy to h itu from the association of Suhumala who had betrayed him Only onc fceling was dominant 111 1102t this moment, and It was the feeling of a great relief
"Just then lys escs fell on 2 175t group of man vill vere moving in his direction An clephant holding a gaplaris in her trunk was moving ahead of them. Thcling thought that it must be some ceremonial procession approccing the holy river. As he did not like his thoughts to be disturbed by these strangers, he moved lumsck of to a considerable distance and sat beneath another tree Buc lo' the elephant and the men tco changed their course as if he himself was their destination As they came nearer, the elephant moved at a faster speed, came near Jitasatru and placed the garland on his neck. The men hailed him as their new Ling and bowed before him All this happened with such a spced. that the king could not understand if it was a reality or a dream One of the ministers came forward and apprised him of their situation, Sır. Our hing has recently passed away and so we are without a king Hence as per convention for an occasion like this, we let lose thus elephant and we ourselves followed her. Now, by her choice, you are our new king So please accept the position and be a hing unto us
"Introducing himself, the king said, 'I was once a king, and I am a bing again' 'But, sir, how about the time in:
