Brajmukut married the princess and took her to his kingdom.” Here Baital ended his story and asked King Vikramaditya, “Who is at fault in this story? Who was responsible for the miserable state of the princess? Answer me or I will break your head into pieces.” King Vikramaditya had no option, but to answer Baital’s questions. He said, “The King himself was responsible for the sad plight of the princess. He should have given a benefit of doubt to the princess before giving his judgement. The others had just done their duties. Ratanraj had proved to be a good friend. He did a lot for the prince. The soldiers had performed their duty.” Baital said, “You are absolutely right, Vikram. “But you have spoken again. So off I go back to my peepal tree.” Saying so, Baital flew King Vikramaditya’s shoulder and the King followed him.
The Faulty King
