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matches sought out ? The affair so much desired by the two Rajas 

 has befallen favourably. It was but the union of our hearts that was 

 wanting." 



Madanban then said : " The thing is done: make an exchange of 

 rings, and let there be a written contract between yon : then no ground 

 for doubt will remain." The Kunwar put his ring on the finger of the 

 Rani, and she put hers on his, and gave him a little pinch. On this, 

 Madanban interposed, saying, " Of a truth, this has gone too far : to 

 go so fast is not good : my life is in danger. You must now get up, 

 and leave this man to sleep, or if he like it, to weep." When the affair 

 was consummated, at the last watch of the night, the Rani taking her 

 attendants went to the place from which she came. 



Kunwar Ude-bhan also mounting his horse and joining his retinue, 

 went home. How shall I describe the state of the Kunwar I Words 

 are inadequate. He neither ate, nor drank ; he held intercourse with 



