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Qo your side you may make full efforts. to see that what you have written does not turn out to be false. Otherwise you. will be criticised.”
The Goddess of Fate said with a bitter smile :
“Minister ! What I have written is changeless ? What can people like you do when even the gods are helpless before Fate ? Still, however, I accept your challenge. Let the time come.”
Saying so, the Goddess of Fate disappeared. The minister became engaged in his work. In course of time prince Haridatt and Matisagar, the son of the minister, advanced in age. Both studied together. They became clever in the use of arms and in scriptures.
Once a neighbouring king invaded Mathura. King Haribal of Mathure fought with him bravely. He, however met with a
