But the foolish king could not understand any secret. 22.
Here ends the 166th chapter of Mantri Bhup Samvad of Tria Charitra of Sri Charitropakhyan, all is auspicious. 166.3296. goes on
dual:
There was a great warrior named Dhan Rao in Bans Bareilly.
His wife named Shah Pari was respected by all. 1.
twenty four:
A harlot ('patra') came to the king
who was well adorned with beautiful armor and ornaments.
The king fell in love with her
And forgot the queen. 2.
dual:
The king had a brother who was extremely beautiful.
Shah Pari got rid of the fear of the king and got stuck with him. 3.
twenty four:
Rani started calling him everyday.
Started playing with him.
(He) forgot the king from his heart
(And in my mind) decided that I will give him the kingdom. 4.
Now I will give you the kingdom
And you made me your wife.
Do what I tell you
And don't be afraid of this king. 5.
Ask for twenty mana and one poison
And put it in everyone's food.
Everyone including the king will come and eat
And in one fell swoop all will die. 6.
dual:
Kill them first and (then) seize the kingdom
And become the master of the country and get happiness with me. 7.
twenty four:
Then his friend did the same thing
And sent the king along with the army.
Put poison in everyone's food
And fed everyone including the prostitute. 8.
The king dined with the army
And they died in an hour.
Those who survived were captured and killed.
Not even one of them could survive. 9.
By killing them, he took over the kingdom
and made her his queen.
Anyone who raised his hand (i.e. raised his weapon) was killed.
He who fell on his feet, joined him. 10.
This kind of character was done by a woman
And killed her husband.
Also killed other heroes
And gave the kingdom to his friend. 11.
dual:
With this character, the woman killed her husband