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had so skillfully behaved so far that she may not have any suspicion, but Nivrutti understood everything,
But she hid her doubt and said :
“My Lord ! When you set out from here for your mission, I had taken a vow of going on fast and of doing religious sadhana' for six months. This I had willed in order that you may have no trouble in your journey and you may achieve what you want. I had never dreamt that you will return so soon. But I do not want to break my oath. I intend to do penance by lying on the floor without any carpet even and I want to observe strict celibacy. So please do not grace this palace before my penance is over."
The fake King thought :
“Anyway, She takes me for her husband She is now mine completely. If I object, then I may be exposed. So it is 200 x $. 949
