‘It’s endearing that you are so fond of your sister that you couldn’t part with her—even after her marriage! We always wanted a girl from such a close-knit family. But Putra Shakuni, what’d happen to your country in your absence?’ Satyavati gave a piece of her mind right at the first meeting itself, although her words sounded sweet. Shakuni bit his lip. He could not immediately reply. Devavrata, however, came to his rescue and chipped in, ‘Gandhara is in safe hands, Matashri. Don’t worry. And his presence will strengthen us in all respects, I am sure.’
