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 THE CURSE AT FAREWELL

Let your slave carry for you—'tis a task Becomes you ill.”

DEBJANI Then wondering did I ask “Who are you?” Humbly still you said, “| wait, The son of Brihaspati, at your gate, To be your father’s pupil.”

KACH Oh, my doubt Was strong, the Daityas’ Teacher would cast out The Brahmin boy from heaven !

DEBJANI T solved that dread !

“Father, I seek a boon,” laughing | said,

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