gangazara thought several times of the eloquent way in which the tiger spoke, and admired his fluency of speech. but still his thirst was not quenched. so he let down his vessel again, which was now caught hold of by the serpent, who addressed him thus: "oh, my protector! lift me up. i am the king of serpents, and the son of adisesha, who is now pining away in agony for my disappearance. release me now. i shall ever remain your servant, remember your assistance, and help you throughout life in all possible ways. oblige me: i am dying."