Bhojaprabandha 18

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"Therefore you must slay Bhoja in the forest of Bhuvaneśvarī during the first watch of the night.
(1) Meaning, to summon. (2) Free of people.
Bhojaprabandha
And in the end his head must be brought into the palace."
[Hindi commentary:] The king, having emptied the palace of people, said to Vatsarāja: "Even when pleased, a king gives only honor to his servants, but honored servants do him service even by giving their lives. So it is fitting for you to kill Bhoja in the first watch of the night in the Bhuvaneśvarī forest and bring his head into the inner apartments."
And he, rising up and bowing to the king, said: "Your Majesty's order is authoritative. Even so, because of your indulgence toward me, I wish to say something. Therefore, even if it be an offense, my word should be pardoned.
Bhoja has neither wealth nor army nor a powerful retinue; / he lives today like a mere child; how can he be killed, O lord? .. 18 ..