Seeing him return, his wife approached him quickly for washing his feet and dutifully satisfying other tasks of a similar nature. Having performed these tasks, she sat by his side. The Naga then, refreshed from fatigue, addressed his dutiful and chaste wife, saying, I hope, my dear wife, that during my absence you have not neglected to adore the gods and guests according to the instructions I gave you, and according to the ordinances laid down in the scriptures.