Note 3 — VII. Vayalvallan Kaiyavalla. Mr. Mighty-of-his-Mouth and Mr. Mighty-of-his-Hands.
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“My son, I am very hungry, and so must go for my rice. Till I return do you watch the flock. This wood is rich in tigers and goblins (bhûtas). Some mischievous thief or bhûta—or kûta3 may come to steal away the sheep. Watch over them carefully.” So saying the shepherd went away.