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THE PILGRIM KAMANITA

"But few hours of the night are as yet gone. So that, if thou, venerable sir, wilt deign to give ear, I shall tell thee wherefore I have chosen the portion of the homeless."

The Blessed One gave assent by a friendly movement of his head, and the young pilgrim began his tale.