 His infidelity with the merchant's daughter is balanced by his honest labour that becomes the source of his and Satyavati's later wealth.Satyavati's story would hardly be satisfying if she did not have a worthy husband, capable of displaying strength when necessary, and anger on her behalf when he sees how his family have treated her in her absence.Ultimately her gentleness wins through as she persuades him to re-unite with her family.