Page:Durgesa Nandini.djvu/188

 They walked away hastily. On reaching the cottage soon, they found that through Aesha's kindness, Tilottama had just come with Ashmani. She saluted the feet of Abhiramswami with a low reverence, and began to weep. After solacing her, he said,

"By the grace of God, you have come out of the clutches of the sinful wretch. No tarrying here a moment more. Should the Musalmans trace us out, they will avenge their murdered lord by taking our lives. Let us quit this place this very night."

All agreed to this proposal.

Immediately after the flight of Bimala, an official of Katlu Khan hastily entered the prison of Jagat Singha and said,

"Prince!" the Nabab is dying, and wants to see you."

"How's that?" exclaimed the Prince, astonished.

"Some enemies entered the inner apartment" said the man, "and have fled after striking the Nabab. He is still alive, but has not long to live. Pray, Sir, make haste or it will be too late."

"And why does he wish to see me at such a moment?" asked the Prince.

"I don't know that" said he, "I am a mere messenger."