One night, all the prisoners were dragged above ground.
The people were bound and lined up for the sacrifice.
That was when Vindhyaketu properly saw the prisoners to be sacrificed.
The chief of the hill tribe was stunned when he saw Sundarasena and when he heard the prince speak, the chief realized that this was the prince of Alaka.
At once the prisoners were all released.
Vindhyaketu had his people take care of the wounds of the prince. Then he spoke with the prince and realized how his men had captured the prince.
Vindhyaketu had his men row boats and go to the sea in search of the wicked merchant who had kidnapped Mandaravathi.
The men of the tribe easily found the ship.
They subdued the merchant and his crew and found Mandaravathi in the ship and freed her.
They brought Mandaravathi back to the island and there the lovers met again.
Vindhyaketu had the lovers and their friends sent to the kingdom of Alaka with plenty of gifts.
Both the royal kings of Alaka and Hamsadwipa were thrilled to find their children safe and sound.
The marriage of the Sundarasena and Mandaravathi was conducted with great pomp and show in the kingdoms and they lived happily ever after.
Adapted from the Katha Sarith Sagara
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