Torn between desire and anger, XXX wished YYY welcome with queenly dignity. But then desire succumbed to anger, and she bitterly explained the sufferings she had endured. She reproached him for coming to her merry with wine. If he sought love, he must be sober and take her as his wife. If he sought only pleasure, let him return to Shekar and never come to her palace again. Thus they quarreled..."
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