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[ 26. 23. them thinking he (i. e. the king) had time. They said “ Lord, this great rogue, in the disguise of a merchant, clever in the ways of deceit, is arrested alone with the stolen goods. Your lordship is now the authority." Then the king said, “ What is the use of him? Kill him." He was then led to the street of Chandālas and was given over to the trusted Chandālas who were the hereditery executioners to the royal household. They were informed. “Ek ! His lordship orders that this thief must be put to death." They said “As his lordship orders.” He was given over to them. The policemen went away. The leader of Chandālas said "Whose turn is there this month for the work of execution ?" Chandālas said “Of Moria.” He said, “ Call Moria quickly.” Moria was called and he came. The leader said, “Eh, Moria, this thief is sent by his lordship and he is to be killed. So lead him to the funeral ground quickly and kill him. The day is now only a quarter. Let not there be carelessness in the night as to him being not killed in the meantime,” Moria said, "It will be just as you say." He was entrusted
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