CHAPTER XII.
On entering the women's apartments Gobind Lâl found Bhramar sitting in silence with Rohini. Bhramar had wished to say something kind with respect to this unfortunate affair, but in fear, lest even a show of sympathy should make Rohini weep, she had not ventured to do so. At sight of Gobind Lâl his young wife felt relieved from a difficulty. Going quickly to a distance she beckoned to her husband, who joined her, when Bhramar, speaking low, asked, "Why is
Rohini here?"
Gobind. "I have something to ask her privately. Afterwards she must submit to her destiny."
"What will you ask her?"
"What is in her mind. If you fear to let me talk alone with her, then listen from behind the screen."
Bhramar was much perplexed. Bending
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