Thus they enjoined. And then the merchant said, "_Dyangs_, if ye Love Bidasari, see ye vex her not." They dried their tears and said: "Be without fear. Intrust thy daughter to our mistress dear." "My child," he said, "I'll come to see thee oft. Thou wilt be better there, my love, than here." But Bidasari wept and cried: "Oh, come, Dear mother, with me! Wilt thou not, alas?" But the fond parents were astounded then To learn the mother was not asked to come. She stayed with tears, the while the father went. As far as to the city's gates. With tears He said: "Farewell, O apple of my eye I leave thee here. Fear not, my dearest child." Then Bidasari wept. Her heart was wrung. She went. The merchant followed with his eyes. She entered by a hidden door. _Dyangs_ And _mandars_ flocked to see her, but she hung Her head and kept her eyes downcast. The sun Announced the evening, and the King was still Surrounded by his officers. 'Twas then Fair Bidasari to the palace came, And stood before the Queen. All the _dyangs_ Sat on the floor, with servants of the house. Like the _pengawas_ Bidasari bowed, 'Mid the _dyangs_, in presence of the Queen. They gave her all the merchant's gifts, as sign Of homage. All astonished was the Queen At Bidasari's beauty. She appeared Almost divine. Bidouri spoke and said, "Thou seest Bidasari, O our Queen, Lila Djouhari's daughter." At these words The Queen was stupefied, and thought: "In truth 'Tis as they said. She is more lovely than The fairest work of art." Bidouri told All that the merchant and his wife had said. The Queen inclined her head and silence kept, But wicked thoughts were surging in her brain. A combat raged within her heart. She feared The King might see the maiden. "Send away," She said, "the nurses and the women all." Fair Bidasari wept when they retired. The princess called her to her side and said: "Thou must not weep so, Bidasari. They Will all return. When thou dost wish to go, They will go with thee. Now depart, _dyangs_. Ye need not care for Bidasari more. I will procure her dames of company And servants. You may come from time to time." So they arose, and, with prostrations, went. The Queen conducted Bidasari then Into a room and left her all alone, And all afraid. When evening shadows fell, The great King bade the Queen to sup with him. He sat beside her, smiled and gayly talked, As he had been young Bedouwandas, on His horse, with sword at belt. "My royal spouse, How thou dost love me! for thou wouldst not sup Without me, though thou needest food and drink." Now when the King had eaten, he retired Unto his sleeping-chamber.