A History of Sanskrit Literature c21.s7.6.4

c21.s7.6.4

the sage, however, with wise words restrains her action and bids her live as her brother begs. Harṣa then asks him to come with him and comfort and guide his sister while he carries out his vow of vengeance; this accomplished both will adopt the red garments of the faith. The sage gladly agrees; the party returns to the camp, and the book breaks off in a description of the advent of night while the tale of the recovery of Rājyaçrī is being told.