CHAPTER XXXVI.
EXPLANATION.
In due time Surja Mukhi satisfied Nagendra's inquiries, saying-- "I did not die.

What the _Kabiraj_ said of my dying was not true.

He did not know.

When I had become strong through his treatment, I was extremely anxious to come to Govindpur to see you.

I teased the _Brahmachari_ till he consented to take me.