If the settlement had been made at the proper time, all this would not have been necessary. There would have been no need for such delay or formality. When the goods are genuine, why haggle? Even a thirteen-day debt can be cleared if the debtor is honest. Even now, at this late stage, O Hari, settle this account and spare us the public disgrace. Says Tukya-bandhu, if there is any honor left, let it be preserved; otherwise nothing will remain.