Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

“ I am absolutely certain that you will win the war if you fight with your soldiers. Now, when you win the war, why not establish a kingdom in your own name. The soldiers will obey you. You be the King and let Kalyani be your Queen. I shall ever remain a humble servant of yours and thus pass my days in the company of my wife and children. And I shall bless you for having disbanded the Children altogether.'
'Dhiren,' Bhavan said, as he withdrew his sword. 'Fight. I must kill you. I may live as a slave to my senses; but I am not a traitor. You are a traitor and you are enticing me to be a traitor. ”

“ If you have decided on a duel, I am willing. The Children are not allowed to fight among themselves but fight only in self-defence. But do you not think it would be better for us to begin fighting after you have listened to the full story?'
'There is no harm in that.' Bhavan said, and he placed his sword on Dhiren's shoulder so that he might not run away. ”

“ You are dying for love! Be careful, you are cutting my shoulder deeply!'
'What brought you here to suggest such sinful advice? You must have some selfish interest behind this infamous proposition.'
'I intend to tell you that too. But, please, do not press your sword so hard on my shoulder. The duties of the Children have taxed my patience beyond endurance. I am sick and tired of them. ”