Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit · Character

The Servant

A servant who appears in various stories.

minor

First appearance: iv

The Servant shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The servant sent to find the nagaballa plant; the king demands to see him.

The Servant first appears in 0021 iv.

In VIII: The servant sent to find the nagaballa plant; the king demands to see him.

Later, in IX: The terrified servant who stole gold and jewels and is brought before King Prasnajit.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Putraka’s acquisition of flight and his subsequent decision to descend into the city mark the story’s dramatic…

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VIII
The servant sent to find the nagaballa plant; the king demands to see him.
IX
The terrified servant who stole gold and jewels and is brought before King Prasnajit.
X
The thief who confesses and is forgiven by the king.
XI
The thief who returns the stolen goods and reforms after being forgiven.
VII
The chief murderer hired by the three wicked men to kill Putraka; he confesses who sent him after being frozen by the guardian.
Hari-Sarman's Ordeal
Sent by the merchant to verify the location of the mare.
VI
The wicked woman who plots against Kadali-Garbha and manipulates the barber.
VIII
The barber who shaves the king and reports the rumors about the queen.

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