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

208 wounded in this heart of mine by the death of my adored wife, to find any relief by entering into the government of these vast dominions,—in fact, just at present I feel myself quite incapable of undertaking so great and responsible a task. You will therefore, I trust, excuse me. It pains me much, after what you have said, to add to your griefs by my refusal of the proffered crown, but I do not feel myself justified in accepting it while aware of the impossibility of my being able to acquit myself in a manner worthy of your- self, the enlightened people of the land, and of my own personal dignity. I beg your majesty will not importune me any further on this subject, as I have now assigned my reasons for setting my heart against it. My resolution has been taken,—I must set out; and your permission to do so is all I now seek.’ The king at last, though much against his will, agreed to let Charoo have his own way. Their parting was very affecting, and tasked the firmness of both. At length, with mutual expressions of consolation, and with many fond embraces, they parted, Charoo directing his steps towards the hermit’s lonely dwelling.