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interceded for him and got him released by getting orders from the king. Maurya became very glad and after promising he would be ever obliged to him and help him if it came to that, he went his way. ( P. 16. 1. 10.)
On this side Dharana went further. On the way, the caravan arrived at Kadambari forest where they encamped. It was a thick and terrible forest infested with wild beasts. In the night, they were attacked by S'abara horde, whom the caravan-guards at the outset repulsed. But the S'abaras mobilised again and on account of sheer strength of number, they routed the caravan. Dharana had also to retreat. S'abaras took many prisoners and went to Kālesena. They offered him their booty. Kālasena while inspecting the prisoners found one Sangamaka whom he recognised as he had come along with Dharana who cured his fractured skull. Kälasena felt much pain as he had attacked his benefactor and he sent out his S'abaras to find out Dharana. He felt remorse and took a vow to enter fire if Dharana was not found and restored to property within five days. He also took a vow before Kādambari the family-goddess, to offer her the sacrifice of ten men if Dharana
