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 Relieved from the dilemma, the Brahmin began to wash his body, reciting at the same time the following elegant line of verse:—

On the other hand, Bimala grew impatient at Ashmani's delay, and thinking it inadvisable to wait any longer, went personally in search of Gajapati. On seeing her enter the cottage, Ashmani exclaimed,

"Welcome! welcome! Chandravali. O welcome!"

"Hey-day!" said Diggaja. "In what a lucky moment did I rise from my bed this morning! One alone is enough, and lo! there have arisen two! The Shastra hath it,—