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Say the villagers, merry and kind.
But Gopi keeps on painting still,
With the Zamindar’s men following behind.
Line 69: ““It’s Gopi! It’s Gopi! She’s back again!””
Line 70: “Say the villagers, merry and kind.”
Line 71: “But Gopi keeps on painting still,”
Line 72: “With the Zamindar’s men following behind.”
Summary of Stanza 18
““It’s Gopi! It’s Gopi! She’s back again!””
(Her own villagers recognise Gopi and cry out excitedly at her return.)
“Say the villagers, merry and kind.”
(Their words show affection, happiness and relief.)
“But Gopi keeps on painting still,”
(Gopi cannot stop yet because she still needs to protect herself.)
“With the Zamindar’s men following behind.”
(The Zamindar’s men are continuing the chase behind her.)
Overall meaning: Gopi returns to her community, but the chase continues, keeping the danger alive.
