With manhood there arose in him a love for beauty, but in his own house this was denied to him; with manhood there came a desire for conjugal affection, but the mere sight of the unamiable Hembati quenched the desire.

Putting happiness out of the question, Debendra perceived that it would be difficult to stay in the house to endure the venom of Hembati's tongue.

One day Hembati poured forth abuse on her husband; he had endured much, he could endure no more, he dragged Hembati by the hair and kicked her.

From that day, deserting his home, he went to Calcutta, leaving orders that a small house should be built for him in the garden.

Before this occurred the father of Debendra had died, therefore he was independent.