I am a Brahman, leading the
life of a _Brahmachari_. I do not even know who you are; this only I
know, that Srimati Surja Mukhi Dasi is your wife. She is lying in a
dangerous state of illness in the house of the _Boisnavi_ Haro Mani,
in the village of Madhupur. She is under medical treatment, but it
appears uncertain whether she will recover. Her last desire is to see
you once more and die. If you are able to pardon her offence, whatever
it may be, then pray come hither quickly. I address her as 'Mother.'
As a son I write this letter by her direction. She has no strength to
write herself. If you come, do so by way of Ranigunj. Inquire in
Ranigunj for Sriman Madhab Chandra, and on mentioning my name he will
send some one with you. In this way you will not have to search
Madhupur for the house. If you come, come quickly, or it may be too
late. Receive my blessing.
"(Signed) SIVA PRASAD."
The letter ended, the _Brahmachari_ asked, "What address shall I
write?"
Surja Mukhi replied, "When Haro Mani comes I will tell you."[15]
[Footnote 15: The wife does not utter the name of her husband except
under stress of necessity.]
Haro Mani, having arrived, addressed the letter to Nagendra Natha
Datta, and took it to the post-office.
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