Hira suddenly perceived the figure of a man in a grove of trees; a second glance showed it to be Debendra.

He was not disguised, but wore his own apparel.
Hira exclaimed in astonishment: "You are very bold, sir; should you be discovered you will be beaten!" "Where Hira is, what cause have I for fear ?" Thus saying, Debendra sat down by Hira, who, after a little silent enjoyment this pleasure, said-- "Why have you come here?
You will not be able to see her whom you hoped to see." "I have already attained my hope.

I came to see you." Hira, not deceived by the sweet, flattering words she coveted, said with a laugh: "I did not know I was destined to such pleasure; still, since it has befallen me, let us go where I can satisfy myself by beholding you without interruption.

Here there are many obstacles." "Where shall we go ?" said Debendra.
"Into that summer-house; there we need fear nothing." "Do not fear for me." "If there is nothing to fear for you, there is for me.

If I am seen with you what will be my position ?" Shrinking at this, Debendra said: "Let us go.