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 Has Jagat Singha forgotten the very name of Tilottama? Both remained silent for a while.

"Why here?" asked the Prince.

"Why here?" What a question! Tilottama's head became dizzy;—on all sides, the room, the bed, the lamp, the walls, all began to turn round; she supported herself by leaning her head against the wall.

For a long while, the Prince stood for reply; but who would reply? Seeing no chance of it, he said,

"You are suffering much. Return, and forget the past."

All doubts were now dispelled from Tilottama's mind; she fell down upon the ground, like a leaf torn from its parent tree.

Jagat Singha bent down and saw that Tilottama was quite senseless. He began to fan her with his cloth. Still not seeing any signs of sensibility, he called the guard.

Tilottama's guide came in.

"This woman has suddenly gone off in a trance," said Jagat Singha. "Who has come with her? Tell her to look to her."

"I alone have come," answered the guide.

"You!" exclaimed the Prince in surprise.