Opening it, she showed the poison to Kunda, who eyed it as a cat does cream.

Then Hira, leaving the box open as though from absence of mind, began to console Kunda.

At this moment, suddenly, in the early dawn, sounds of happiness and rejoicing were heard in the household.

Hira darted forth in astonishment.

The ill-fated Kunda Nandini seized the opportunity to steal the poison from the box..