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your daughter upon a pilgrimage to the source of the 
sacred river Sone; and, when you arrive at the holy 
town of Omirkantac, enquire for an aged Brahmin, by 
name Ramdoorg ; relate to him your history as unre- 
servedly as you have told it to me, and in the Dhurma 
Shastra he shall point out to you the means by which 
your daughter shall be saved. Tarry not upon the 
way lest you arrive too late ; go speedily, and with as 
small a retinue as possible. Diligence and contrition 
alone can expiate your crime in having deserted the 
true gods. Talk not of remuneration to me; your 
whole wealth will be needful to your purpose ; and by 
this you may judge of my sincerity.” 
Rung Bhowani, placing implicit faith in the words 
of the devout Brahmin, hastened to commence his 
journey, according to the directions he had received. 
The fast declining, but still beautiful, Chahni was 
conveyed in an easy litter during the cool of the night ; 
and the anxious father rode beside the conveyance, 
absorbed in his grief, and heedless of all except the 
gentle voice of his child, who, while strength lasted, 
ceased not to speak in accents of hope and consolation. 
After a long and weary pilgrimage, during which poor 
Rung Bhowani’s remaining spirits were fast ebbing— 
for Chahni continued to grow more and more feeble, 
so that they despaired of reaching their destination 
while life remained — the little company arrived at the 
long-looked-for Omirkantac; and without delay the 
Raja sought the Brahmin Ramdoorg, who, fore-know- 
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