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take her along, then she is ready to accompany him and
marry him.”

Abhaya Kumar said, “Very well, I will commence my inquiries
immediately.” The maid spoke, “But ensure that this

information does not leak. Only 4 people – The princess, I,
you and the King know about it.” Abhaya Kumar replied,
“Of course. Be assured that no one else will get even a hint
of it.”

He immediately went and informed his father King Shrenik.
The King was delighted and asked, “How shall we proceed?”.

Scheme devised to abduct Sujyeshtha

Abhaya Kumar said, “I will get a secret tunnel dug from our
border right upto the border of Vaishali. You should reach
there via that tunnel. I will give the particular date and time
to Sujyeshtha. She will be waiting right at the mouth of the

tunnel. Immediately take her along and leave without any
delay. I will get the digging of the tunnel completed as soon
as possible. Do not worry at all. Keep Nagrathik’s 32 loyal
and brave sons along with you for safety.”

As per to the plan, the secret tunnel was ready within a few
days. Sujyeshtha was informed about the particular day and

time and was instructed to be punctual. Delay was dangerous
because if her father got even the slightest idea, their plan
would be ruined. Sujyeshtha was thrilled and thankful and
was now waiting for the D-day.

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