And Rudra to his youthful wife repaired

His purpose to disclose; and as at times

Clouds hover over us and darken all

The sky for days, and still no rain descends—

But suddenly when least expected comes—

So she to whom her husband's parting lay

In words saw it burst in reality.

He said, "Dear Rati! well thou knowest how

I fondly wish to trade in distant realms.

The time has come for me to part from thee.