He entered the reception hall. At that moment, the king's goldsmith, who had just finished making a golden crown for him, had put it on his own head, to test its suitability for wearing. The Panan thought he was the king, and made obeisance to him. The Kammalans recognised him. He discovered his mistake too late, for he had addressed the goldsmith as Tamburan. So, to this day, the Panans, when addressing goldsmiths, say Tamburan. The Panan told the Kammalans of his mission, but they refused to return unless full reparation was made for the abduction of the carpenter girl, and certain social disabilities were removed. The 7,764 families of Kammalans asked the Izhuva king his advice, and he said that they should not go away. So the Kammalans sent the Panan back, and gave him the following presents, in order to demonstrate to the Perumal that they were in comfortable circumstances:-- Gold valam-piri (a sort of string worn over the right shoulder); Silver edam-piri (a similar sort of string worn on the left shoulder); Gold netti-pattam (to be tied on the forehead); Gold bracelet; Gold ornament for the hair. The Kammalans sent word to the Perumal that they would not return, unless they were given a girl in place of the carpenter's daughter, who had been abducted, and certain privileges were granted to them. At the same time, they promised the Panan that they would share their privileges with him, if he was successful. So the Panan returned, and appeared before the Perumal, who asked him where the Kammalans were. The Panan removed his gold cap, and put it under his arm, and replied that they were prosperous, and not anxious to return. Saying so, he placed before the Perumal the rich presents given by the Kammalans, and told the king that they would not return, unless they were given a girl and certain concessions. The Perumal told the Panan to go back, and invite the Kammalans to return on their own terms. He said they would catch the first girl they met on the way to his palace, and all their demands were granted. The Panan arrived again in the Izhuva country, and told the Kammalans what the Perumal had said. They went to the Izhuva king, and obtained his permission to return to their own country. Then they caught an Izhuva boy, and confined him. The king asked them why they did so. They replied that they had lived for twelve years [29] as his subjects, and would never recognise any other king, so they wanted the Izhuva boy to represent him. The king consented. When they started, the boy began to cry. A Nasrani, [30] by name Thomma (Thomas), was taken to accompany and protect the boy. The Kammalans travelled to their own country, and appeared before Cheraman Perumal. On the way, they found a girl of the Variar caste plucking flowers, and caught her by the hand. All the five classes claimed her. At last it was resolved to unite her with the Izhuva boy, their Tandan, who represented their king, and