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In the morning, Vidyeswara, having collected a large troop of followers, went to the palace and announced himself to the doorkeeper, saying, "Tell the king the great conjurer is arrived." Mânasâra, who had heard of his great skill, and was desirous of seeing it, ordered him to be immediately admitted, and, after the usual salutations, the performance began.

Presently, they saw approaching them a brahman, splendidly dressed, followed by a servant. He, coming up to the prince, saluted him; and the prince, returning the salute, asked who he was. He answered "My name is Vidyeswara. I am a famous conjurer, and travel about exhibiting my skill for the amusement of kings and nobles. I have now come to Oujein, to show off my skill before the king."

Not long ago, he, the son of a king, met the Princess Avantisundari on this very spot, and they fell in love with each other. From the impossibility of meeting, both are suffering, and the prince is brought into this condition which you see." Vidyeswara, in reply, looking at the prince, said, with a smile, "To such as you, with me for an ally, nothing is impossible.

Vasundhara, Queen of Anantavarma the King of Vidarba. Vidarba, name of a country. Videha, a country called also Mithila. Vidyâdhara, one of the numerous demigods. Vidyeswara, the conjuror who married Râjavâhana to Avantisundari. Vikatavarma, King of Mithila, husband of Kalpasundari. Vimardaka, a keeper of a gaming house, employed by Apahâravarma. Víraketu, King of Pâtali, father of Vâmalochana.