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life became miserable. He abandoned all idea of entering upon the new
venture, and only thought of how to exist peaceably. This he found
it difficult to do, for, turn which way he would, fresh obstacles
confronted him. Even his cooks, coachmen, and all his other servants
forsook him and joined the "merchant." With all his wealth he had
nothing to eat, and when he went to market he found the "merchant" had
been there before him and had bought up all the provisions. Still, the
people continued to bring him money.
Tarras at last became so indignant that he ordered the "merchant" out
of his kingdom. He left, but settled just outside the boundary line, and
continued his business with the same result as before, and Tarras was
frequently forced to go without food for days. It was rumored that the
"merchant" wanted to buy even Tarras himself. On hearing this the latter
became very much alarmed and could not decide as to the best course to
pursue.
About this time his brother Simeon arrived in the kingdom, and said:
"
Help me, for I have been defeated and ruined by the Indian Viceroy."
Tarras replied: "How can I help you, when I have had no food myself for
two days?"
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