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 fully, before witnesses, and with all the ceremonies. She therefore remains his wife, and the child will perform the funeral obsequies for him, and offer water to the manes of his pitris (ancestors). At least, so say law and justice.'

'Which justice is often unjust enough!' cried the Vampire; 'and ply thy legs, mighty Raja; let me see if thou canst reach the sires-tree before I do.'



'The next story, O Raja Vikram, is remarkably interesting.'

This would be the verdict of a Hindu jury.