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prince; 'no more evasion! You have consented to my
proposals; and only on one condition do I return the
sword to its place—that you do not go back from your
word.' They then affectionately embraced each other, and
mingled their tears, after which, lest they should be seen
together by the minister, they retired to a secluded place
for the purpose of deliberating on their future movements.
After a few minutes spent in conversation, Hurridass said,
'Will you, my dear prince, allow me to make the first pro-
position? I feel convinced that it will meet your approval.'
'I shall, I am sure, have no voice apart from yours,' replied
the prince; 'pray go on.' 'It is expedient,' continued
Hurridass, 'that we forthwith leave this city, the scene of
our happy childhood, and travel to some other clime more
congenial to our present condition and circumstances,
where we may uninterruptedly enjoy each other's society in
peace and contentment, and thus ensure for ourselves
that serenity of mind which is necessary for the devoting
ourselves to the various branches of art and science. There,
too, when not otherwise engaged, we can indulge ourselves
in works of charity and benevolence—visit the saints, and
— give alms to the poor; and there we may, if God so wills
it, die together, and let our dust be mingled within the
small compass of one and the same grave. To remain here
and continue our intimacy would be to bring ruin on our-
selves: our fathers will most assuredly discard us, and
perhaps do us some greater injury. What say you, my
dear prince?' 'Be it so,' replied Sewdass; 'your counsel
is good, and you have displayed your usual soundness of
judgment in it. I also perceive, more than ever, the goodness
of your heart and the sincerity of your kind regard for me.'
Having thus determined on leaving the city together, they
retired to make the necessary preparations, promising to
meet the next day at a certain time and place which had been
agreed upon between them. They hastily provided them-
selves with some money and other necessaries essential for
the journey, and at the appointed hour the youths met at