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Then
,aid the Chettair, "True, I hired the elephant for hundred
varahas a ride
I espite the charge exorbitant, I agreed for the honour of groom and
bride
Alas! it died before the ritual for no fault of mine; yet I'll pay
its worth"
Ending thus, be prayed for fair verdict and he'll abide by it
forthwith.
When the accused completed, Ramanna turned to the accuser for
statemen Conceited Naidu, despite endorsing, grew stubborn for
return of elephant Divining his motive, and pitying the accused, he
fixed next day for hearing
Yet managed to wishper something to the accused in private before
leaving
Naidu
turned up first with high expectation and found his victim absent
Abusing him loudly, yet with frets and fumes he straight to his home
wee
He gave a kick on the door closed without minding calling, or
shouting
But heard anon crashing of glassware inside the house much to his
shocking
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