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The Curse at Farewell
THE CURSE AT FAREWELL
Let your slave carry for you—'tis a task Becomes you ill.”
DEBJANI Then wondering did I ask “Who are you?” Humbly still you said, “| wait, The son of Brihaspati, at your gate, To be your father’s pupil.”
KACH Oh, my doubt Was strong, the Daityas’ Teacher would cast out The Brahmin boy from heaven !
DEBJANI T solved that dread !
“Father, I seek a boon,” laughing | said,
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