The maiden was very happy and thanked the King. The King asked, “Why did the demon visit you on a moonless night?” The maiden replied, “Let me tell you my story. I am the daughter of Gandharva Vidyasagar. He ate food which was cooked and served by me only. Once, while playing, I forgot to serve him food. He had to remain hungry. Angry at my folly, he cursed me that I would be visited by the demon on every moonless night. The demon harassed me and wanted to marry me. When my father cooled down a little, he offered me a boon according to which a King would come here some day and rescue me from the demon and marry me. So, here you are.”
The Maiden’s Curse
