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When the kid heard this she thought, "This wicked creature is not to be influenced by friendly talk so I'll address him as an enemy." Then she spake the following gâthâ:—

"I am aware," said he, "that you came through the air, but as you were making your way you came and caused me to lose my prey." Then he spake the following gâthâ:—

When the other heard that she was frightened to death and was unable to adduce any other reason. In a suppliant tone she said, "uncle, do not commit such a cruel deed but spare my life." The other seized her by the shoulders, even while she was making her appeal, then killed and devoured her.

The moral of this story is given by the Buddha in the following gâthâs:—