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The Poison Tree

CHAPTER XV
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I thought the talk about Kunda Nandini was a mere pretence.

You came to inquire after Haridasi _Boisnavi_.

You came to know my design in wearing the _Boisnavi_ garb; why I went to the Datta house: this you came to learn, and in part you accomplished your purpose.

I do not seek to hide the matter.

You did your master's work, and have received your reward from him, no doubt.
I have a commission for you; do it, and I also will reward you." It would be an unpleasant task to relate in detail the speech of a man so deeply sunk in vice.


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