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50 structing her, and took his departure. The son visited the princess daily. One day, after Wher lesson had been completed, and she had commenced writing, her pen accidentally dropped on the ground, and she begged him to pick it up. On presenting it to her, she appeared greatly pleased and offered him many thanks. The young instructor on this said, if you feel that I have done you a favor, may I ask for one in return ? The princess, reflecting in her mind on what a brahmun pundit could desire, fancied that he must be anxious for wealth. With this impression, she promised to give him whatever he might ask. The youth, overcome by the feelings of his age, was greatly agitated, and instead of asking wealth begged she would bestow her hand upon him. The princess who attached to truth thought that if she violated her word, she should commit sin. Boënd by her declaration, therefore, she agreed to his proposal, saying, ‘that which is destined for us, cannot be altered; though by marrying you I must live like a widow, though not one, and instead of enjoying the splendors of royalty, must subsist with great sabor on the meanest food, I have spo ken the truth [and must adhere to it..] Repair therefore this night to the temple of Seeb, at