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Chapter 31 - Chapter 31 - "Thief! Thief!"

From Vijayalaya Cholar to Paranthakar Sundara Cholar II, our hero Vandhiyathevan enjoyed seeing the pictures of the lives of Chola kings. Wow! What kind of a person is each of them? What great warriors! What great deeds they have performed with great respect for life! Haven't you heard it even in stories and epics? Chola Nadu, which had such a royal lineage, was a blessed country; The countries under their rule today are blessed countries.

Vandhiyathevan noticed another important aspect of the scenes depicting the histories of the above-mentioned Chola kings. The Pazhuvur chieftains have rendered great help to every Chola king; They have performed many heroic services.

A Pazhuvertaraiyar was the first to enter the Thanjavur fort after besieging it which was under the control of Mutharaiyar. When Vijayalaya Cholan who lost both his legs entered the battlefield of Tirupurambiyam and performed his mighty deeds, it was a Pazhuvertaraiyar who carried him on his shoulder. It was a Pazhuvertaraiyar who performed the coronation ceremony with a crown on Athitha Cholan's head. When Athitha Cholan attacked an elephant and killed the Pallava Aparajithavarman, it was a Pazhuvertaraiyar who provided a back and shoulder for Aditya to leap. The Pazhuvertaraiyars were the foremost bearers of the tiger flag in many battles waged by emperor Paranthaka. When Rajaditya fell wounded on the battlefield, a Pazhuvertaraiyar put him on his lap and conveyed the news, "The Rashtrakuta forces are defeated and running away!" Similarly, it was the Pazhuvertaraiyars who rendered heroic services to Arinjayar and Sundara Cholar.

Vallavaraiyan who saw all this in the pictorial scenes was amazed beyond words. It is not without reason that the Pazhuvertaraiyars, the brothers of brothers, are so dominant in the Chola country today. It is not surprising that Sundara Cholar listens to their advice on anything.

But he was sure he was in a big dilemma. The younger Pazhuvertaraiyar had some suspicion about himself. If the elder comes, that suspicion will be confirmed. The punch of the seal ring will be released. Then it was his fate! Vallavaraiyan had heard about the Thanjavur underground prison under the younger Pazhuvertaraiyar's administration. He might be locked up in it. Once a man has been locked up in the dungeon, it is almost impossible to get out. Even if he did, he would only be a madman, skin and bone, completely lost his senses!

Aha! How to escape such a calamity? He had to do some trick and leave the fort before the elder arrived. Even the desire to see Pazhuvur Ilayarani has now gone to our Veeran. It is enough to survive, escape to the dungeon, and get out! Even if there is no letter, we can see Kundavai in person and tell her the news. If you believe it, let it be believed; If you don't believe it, let it go; But what is the way out of Thanjai fort?

Suddenly a doubt arose in Vandhiyathevan's mind as to what had happened to the old clothes he was wearing. They had given him so much hospitality and given him new clothes just to inspect his clothes! Kundavai Devi's letter must have been caught by the commander, No doubt. Now he knew why he had held his hand with an iron grip so that he would not go back with the poets. He knew why he had sent three men with him. Aha! A strategy! We need to find a strategy right away! — Here's a strategy! A hand to see! Veeravel! Vetrivel!

Vandhiyathevan looked out through the window of the picture hall. The younger Pazhuvertaraiyar was riding a horse surrounded by his entourage. Aha! This is the time! Don't delay a moment longer!

The three servants, who had been playing dice by the doorway, stopped playing and got up. They also heard the younger Pazhuvertaraiyar coming to the palace entrance.

Vandhiyathevan approached them and said, "Brothers! Where are the clothes I was wearing?"

"What are those dirty clothes for? We have given you knew silk peetambaras as per the master's orders!" said one.

"I don't need new clothes; My old clothes are enough. Bring them quickly!"

"They've gone to the laundry. We'll give it to you as soon as we arrive."

"You can't do that! You thieves. I had money in my old clothes. You have taken it to steal it, bring it at once. If not...!"

"What will you do if you don't, brother! Will you cut off our heads and send us to Thanjavur? But this is Thanjavur! Remember!"

"Oh! Will you bring my clothes at once? Isn't it?"

"Only then will I bring my brother! We have thrown those dirty clothes to the crocodiles! Will what go in the crocodile's stomach come back?"

"Thieves! Are you kidding me? Here, I will go and tell your master, see!" said Vandhiyathevan and started crossing the threshold. One of the three approached to stop him. Vandhiyathevan punched him the nose. That's all; The man fell on his back. Blood began to drip from his nose.

Another man came with both hands stretched out in front of him as if he was coming to wrestle with Vandhiyathevan. Vandhiyathevan grasped his outstretched hands and put one of his legs between his opponent's legs and twisted a twist; That's all! The man screamed 'Ammadi' and sat down. By this time the third man was approaching, and Vandhiyathevan picked up his legs and kicked the enemy's knee with one foot. He also screamed and fell down.

The three of them got up and bent over Vandhiyathevan to attack him again. They came very carefully.

By this time the horse had come to a halt at the palace gate. Vandhiyathevan used all the power of his voice and said, "Thieves! Thieves!" he shouted and pounced on them. The three men tried to stop him. Again, "Thieves! Thieves!" shouted Vandhiyathevan in a loud voice.

At that time the younger Pazhuvertaraiyar came in asking, "What is the row here?"