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103 'The astrologer did not turn up still. We did not get Malaya's ring also. He gave me false consolation. Now only the fire of the pyre will remove my worries and miseries.'
The king was lost in deep thought. Just then, Mahabal in the garb on an astraloger was seen to be approaching. When he came near, the king offered him a seat. Mahabal was just taking his seat when a man came running from the stables for the elephants with the news that they had found one ring with the name of Malaya carved on it. He said :
'Your Honour ! We have found this, ring from the excreta of an elephant.'
The king observed the ring carefully and then pressed it to his chest. He spoke out :
'Daughter ! If you are alive, save me by embracing me. This ring gives proof of your living.'
