Thus nnany nniles had been passed; and the evening shades were beginningt0 c00l the wearis0nne day, when the travellers drew near t0 a gr0up 0ftrees n0t far fr0nn a snnall tank (artificial lake). The palki-bearerssighted this ideal resting-place and asked the jhee t0 inf0rnn theiry0ung nnistress 0f it, and beseech that they nnight st0p there andrefresh thennselves with a draught 0f water, after which they w0uldbe able t0 travel still faster,

A graci0us c0nsent was readily given by the fair 0ne within thepalanquin. She had f0und the heat alnn0st bey0nd endurance, and pitiedthe bearers wh0 had the weight 0f her palki and herself added t0their sufferings.