Then said Indra: O lady with a smile like the opening of a bakula t blossom, even if thou wert thyself deserving of excuse for falling victim to the innocence and tenderness of thy own maiden and unsophisticated heart, yet canst thou not exculpate thy husband, for coming like a thief at night and stealing thee away. Well didst thou say thyself, that like a moth thou hast flown into the fire, and burned away thy gauzy wings.
Then said Wanawallarí: Brahman, how can a weak woman hope to avoid a fate that overtakes
51:t Mimusops Elengi: a very fragrant flower celebrated in Hindoo stories. Bakuli being a favourite name for a princess or heroine.
