After King Virendra Singh left for Chunar, both brothers became preoccupied with their own concerns. Prince Anand Singh was troubled by thoughts of Kinnari, while Prince Indrajit Singh was worried about Rajgriha. To conquer Rajgriha would have been a trivial matter for them, but the thought that Kishori was trapped there, and that Agnidatt might torment her to trouble them, prevented them from daring to attack hastily. The moment they were freed—that is, when the thought of Virendra Singh's presence no longer restrained them—Kishori's love surged within Indrajit Singh, and the restlessness mingled with his anxiety only grew.

At last, he said to his friend Bhairon Singh, "Now I cannot rest without going to Rajgriha. The place where poor Kishori was snatched away from us before our very eyes, that very estate—I will not be at peace until I have laid it to waste and reclaimed Kishori. Nothing in this world will please me until then."

Bhairon Singh: "You are right, but what will you do there alone?"

Indrajit Singh: "For the wicked Agnidatt, I alone am more than enough."

Bhaironsingh: For that wretch Agnidatt, you alone are more than enough, but not for the whole city.

Indrajitsingh: I have nothing to do with the whole city.

Bhaironsingh: But in the end, won't the townspeople take his side?

Indrajitsingh: You must have realized that yourself after taking possession of Gayaji.

Bhaironsingh: That's true, but it's wise to keep our own position strong.

Indrajitsingh: Very well, then I'll instruct Anand to send a sardar with a small force to aid us on a certain day.

Bhaironsingh: That can be done, but it would have been best if you stayed for two or four more days, so I could make a round of Rajgrih.

Indrajitsingh: No, I am no longer in a mood to listen to such advice.

Bhaironsingh: (after thinking for a while) Well, as you wish.

In the evening, the two brothers mounted their horses and, accompanied by their two ayyars, many companions, and sardars, rode out of the palace for a stroll and to enjoy the fresh air. According to custom, the sardars and companions followed about twenty-five paces behind the brothers' horses. Whenever Indrajitsingh or Anand Singh turned to look back at them, these men would quickly ride forward, listen to any instructions, and then fall back again. The two ayyars, however, walked on foot, holding the stirrups of the brothers' horses.

Whenever these two brothers went out for a stroll, the townsmen and women, even the little children, would be delighted to see them. From every mouth, the same words could be heard: "God has heard our prayers, that such princes have set foot here, and the shadow of that selfish, ungrateful traitor has been lifted from over our heads."

When the two brothers, riding thus, reached the outskirts of the city, Indrajitsingh said to Anand Singh, "I am going to Rajgrih with Bhaironsingh for some business. Exactly eight days from today, that is, on Sunday, send a sardar with a small force to aid us."

Anand Singh: (after a short silence) As you command; but...

Indrajitsingh: Do not worry about anything. I shall keep myself prepared in every way.

Anand Singh: Very well, but...

Indrajitsingh: You must have realized upon reaching Gayaji that Madhavi's subjects will not be against us.

Anand Singh: God grant it be so, but...

Indrajitsingh: Until your force arrives there, whatever we have to do, we shall do in secret.

Anandsingh: "Even if you do that..."

Indrajitsingh: "Well, whatever you have to say, speak plainly!"

Anandsingh: "It is not wise for you to go alone. Entering the enemy's house and remaining on your guard is difficult. In the presence of the king, the subjects always live in fear. You cannot be at ease in the enemy's house, and after you leave like this, my heart will never find peace here."

No matter how vigilant Prince Indrajitsingh might be upon reaching Rajgriha, his younger brother's final words left him utterly helpless. Prince Indrajitsingh was indeed wise and intelligent, but when the spirit of love possesses someone, it first clouds his reason.

Hearing his younger brother's words, Indrajitsingh looked towards Bhaironsingh.

Bhaironsingh: "I too wished that you would stay here for a few more days, and in the meantime, allow me to visit Rajgriha."

Anandsingh (Looking at Bhaironsingh): "Promise before you go—when will you return?"

Bhaironsingh: "I will be back here within four days."

Anandsingh (Looking at Bhaironsingh, then to Indrajitsingh): "If you permit, let him leave from here itself—what need is there for him to go home?"

Bhaironsingh: "I am ready."

Indrajitsingh: "He must go home to put his affairs in order, but as for me, he may bid farewell even now if he wishes."