Having proceeded thus far in the narrative, Shree Shookdeo Jee said to the Raja Pureechit,--O great king! when Banasoor fastened Unroodrù in a running noose, and took him to his court, Unroodrù thought to himself, “Whatever troubles may befal me, it is not right to falsify what Bruhmù has said; for if I were to escape by force from the running noose, he would be dishonoured; I ought, therefore, to remain bound.” And Banasoor kept constantly saying, “Youth! I will put thee to death presently; if thou hast any one to assist thee, send for him.” Mean while, Ookha having heard of her husband’s condition, said to Chitrekha, “Friend! a curse will fall upon me, if I eat, drink and sleep at my ease, whilst my husband remains in affliction.” Chitrekha replied, “Friend! be not at all anxious, no one will be able to do any harm to your husband; banish all care, for Shree Krishnù Chund and Bulram Jee will soon come to the attack, accompanied by all the descendants of Judoo; and, having exterminated the army of demons, will release and take away with them you and Unroodrù; it is their custom to carry off by force and stratagem, in any way they can, all the pretty daughters of Rajas they hear of; this is the grandson of him, who carried off Rookmunee, the daughter of Raja Bheekmuk, after having fought with the very powerful and renowned Rajas Sissoopal and Joorasindhoo, in like manner, they will take you off also; be not, therefore, at all apprehensive.” Ookha said, “I cannot endure this affliction. They have bound my husband in a running noose and carried him off; a poisonous flame, in consequence thereof, burns up my body. How shall I be able to enjoy peaceful repose, and how can my eyes behold the grief of my beloved? Why should I live, since he, who is dearest to me, has been plunged in calamity. I will neither eat nor drink--now Banasoor destroy my husband! O grant me, Banasoor, an asylum for my husband; (that is, spare his life,) whatever is to be, will happen, what can any one say to prevent it? I will not respect the world nor the Vedas, but will consider my husband’s grief and happiness as my own.”