KAIKEYI SUCCUMBS

I swear it. I swear it on all I love most on you, the dearest among women, and on Raama, dearest to me among men! I swear in the name of Raama: Whatever you desire, I shall do, I promise, I swear."

Guileful wickedness and trustful misfortune were reaching the climax in their unequal encounter. The King s swearing in the name of Raama filled Kaikeyi with supreme delight. She was now sure that she had won, for the King would never break a promise coupled with that beloved name.

"Do you promise? Very well!" she exclaimed. "Swear again in the name of Raama that you will do what I wish without fail. Swear it!"

The King said: "My beloved queen, I promise. I swear it on Raama. Whatever you wish I shall do. This is my sworn word."

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