the singer. Rupo, noticing him, pointed out that this was the gentleman who desired an interview. Gobind Lâl was enraged; but he perceived the visitor was a gentleman, and asked, "Who are you, sir?"
"My name is Râs Bihâri Dé."
"Where do you live?"
"Barâhanagar."
Nishâkar pompously took a seat. He understood that Gobind Lâl would not invite him to be seated.
"Whom do you seek?" asked Gobind Lâl.
"Yourself."
"If you had waited a little instead of forcing yourself into my house, you would have heard from the servants that I have no leisure to see you."
"But I see you have plenty of leisure. I am not a man to be cowed by threats. If I were I should not have come to see you. Since I have come it is best to settle the matter by listening to a few words from me."
"I have no desire to listen to you, but if a few words will end the matter, pray speak them and depart."
"I will tell you in a couple of words.
