So all this meant a great deal to the Rajah.
(The Rajah had been brought up by a wise father.)
But all this meant nothing whatever to the Ranee.
(The Ranee had been brought up by a foolish mother.)
The Rajah always saw in Kara a faithful servant.
The Ranee only saw in Kara—a handsome man....
The Rajah had been married for almost a year.
During that time he had never been separated from his wife for a single day.
But then he was summoned to the Viceregal palace, to consult with the Viceroy on matters connected with the government of the Province of Jurma.
He was to be gone for six days.