XV
The Gathering of the Princes
Vidarbha
King of Kanchi, how is it that you have not got a single piece of ornament on your person?
Kanchi
Because I entertain no hopes at all, my friend. Ornaments would but double the shame of my defeat.
Kalinga
But your umbrella-bearer seems to have made up for that,—he is loaded with gold and jewellery all over.
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