Note 6 — Chapter XCI · (Vetála 17.)
C. H. (Charles Henry) Tawney translation
Accordingly, the king’s body was gradually consumed by the fire of the grievous fever of love, and only his name and fame remained.6 But the commander-in-chief could not bear the thought that the king’s death had been brought about in this way, so he entered the fire; for the actions of devoted followers are inexplicable.7