At the gate stood Ramabai, dressed according to his station, and representing by proxy the king.

Presently a splendid palanquin arrived, and within it a tardy candidate.

She was laden with jewels, armlets, anklets and head ornaments; pearls and uncut sapphires and rubies.

Upon lifting her veil she revealed a beautiful high caste face.

Ramabai bade her pass on.