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KING OF DARK CHAMBER
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Kanchi

But how long more will he elude me like this? When nothing could make me acknowledge him as my King, he came all of a sudden like a terrific tempest—God knows from where—and scattered my men and horses and banners in one wild tumult: but now, when I am seeking the ends of the earth to pay him my humble homage, he is nowhere to be seen.

Grandfather

But however big an Emperor he may be, he has to submit to him that yields. But why have you come out at night, Prince?

Kanchi

I still cannot get rid of the feeling of a secret dread of being laughed at by people when they see me meekly