'VISION OF VĀSAVADATTĀ' 19 stances in which she had come to be with Padmavati. Meanwhile Yaugandharāyaṇa also was there under the pretext of taking back his sister, and when the lady was sent for in response to his call, the identity of Vāsavadattā was at once made known. Yaugan- dharāyaṇa also revealed himself and, though he was conscious that he had striven all along for nothing but what was good for the king, explained with a quivering heart the circumstances which had prompted him to put this plan in operation. He implored the pardon of his sovereign for having separated his beloved queen from him for so long. The king thanked him after fully forgiving him and the party rejoiced very much indeed at the recovery of Vasavadatta which had so beautifully synchronised with the restoration to Udayana of full sovereignty over his kingdom. Vasavadattā's friendship for Padmavati was already old and firm; and so noble and generous was Padmavati herself that the knowledge that she had a rival in her did not in the least unsettle her mind. When it was suggested that the happy tidings should be communicated to the parents of Vasavadattā at Ujjain, Udayana said he would himself repair thereto with all; and so he did to the infinite joy of Mahasena and his queen.
