Without the slightest difficulty or hesitation, wicked Shaibalini made this reply. She had come to the castle to utter this shameful lie.
The Nawab said, "I will see what can be done—you better go home now."
Shaibalini. I am now homeless—where shall I go?
The Nawab remained silent. After a while he said, "Then, where do you mean to go?"
Shaibalini. To my husband; do please send me to my lord. You are the king, pray listen to my complaint;—the English have taken away my husband by force; either deliver him from their hands or send me to him. If you pay no heed to my prayer and take no steps, I shall put an end to my life here before you.—I have come here with such a purpose.
Just then it was reported to the Nawab, that Gurgan Khan had come. The Nawab, while leaving the room to meet Gurgan Khan, said to Shaibalini,
"All right, you better wait here—I shall come back presently."
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