विक्रम चरित (उज्जैन सम्राट् विक्रमादित्य - पराक्रम, न्याय एवं ३२ पुतलियों की कथा सटीक)

191 Charoo continued his evil courses, without any attempt at reformation. “One day he went as usual with his companions to engage in play, and he lost a large sum of money. Not satisfied with this, he borrowed a thousand rupees from an acquaintance, which he also lost in the same way. When their gambling was concluded the lender demanded instant payment of his money. Charoo had no alternative but to endeavour to comply, so he requested his creditor to accom- pany him to his brothers, whom he desired to liquidate the debt for him. Instead of doing so, however, one of his brothers became so enraged and choleric that he refused at once, and, in addition, began to revile Charoo. ‘Foolish man!’ said he, ‘you have already dissipated your share of our father’s legacy. You are now approaching manhood, and yet make no effort to wean yourself of your evil practices, or to get rid of your swindling associates. You are a disgrace to all who are in any way connected with you! Get thee hence! —quit this house instantly, and find a dwelling where best you can!’ These words so mortified the misguided Charoo, that he immediately resolved on leaving the paternal roof. Before he put his final determination into effect, however, he applied to his other brother for the pecuniary assistance he required, but he met with no better reception than before. He then resolved upon endeavouring to borrow the money, and went for that purpose to each and all of his professed friends, but he found that they either would not or could not lend him a single coin. He was thus placed in a great dilemma; but at length, on his using great persuasion and entreaty, his creditor consented to wait until the morrow, when Charoo promised to procure the amount for him by some means or other. Having obtained this respite, he proceeded home in a thoughtful mood, and very much crestfallen at having lost the reputation and position he once held among those given to his mode of living. He found his wife waiting for him, and no sooner did she see him than she divined from his countenance that he had met