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THE KING OF

Sudarshana

Is that not like the banner of a chariot?

Surangama

Indeed, a banner it is.

Sudarshana

Then he is coming. He has come at last!

Surangama

Who is coming?

Sudarshana

Our King—who else? How could he live without me? It is a wonder how he could hold out even for these days.

Surangama

No, no, this cannot be the King.

Sudarshana

"No," indeed! As if you know everything! Your King is hard, stony,