Chapter 12 summary of The Man Eater of Malgudi?

In Chapter 12, the novel becomes a dark comedy. Nataraj questions his own innocence, and he, quite ironically, takes on the role of the feared killer. He has become Vasu, at least in the eyes of the villagers. Sastri tells the true story of Vasu's death, which, almost verbatim, parallels the story of Bhasmasura the unconquerable. Charmed by a dancer, Bhasmasura kills himself with his own touch. Rangi clearly represents the dancer, and Vasu represents the rakshasa Bhasmasura.