The messenger had no idea what all this was about. If King Avinash meant to attack his king’s fort then all was lost. For King Bahadur was old and weak. These days he spent most of his time in prayer. After much thought the messenger decided on a plan. “Sir, I do not know why are you so angry,” he said. “All I know is that King Bahadur has gone mad. I cannot work for him anymore. I had decided to the court and work elsewhere. If you will take me in I will gladly work for you, my lord.”