The King was moved To hear his son thus speak. "O dearest child," He said: "I'm very loath to let thee go. But thou must many horsemen take with thee, Lest thou shouldst long be absent." "Why should I Be long away?" the prince replied, with bows; "For if Lila Djouhara will not let Her come, I shall forthwith return to thee." The King could now no more object. He gave Commands to make an expedition great. With richest gifts, and food, and princely things, And sent him forth with blessings on his head. "Stay not too long; thou art my only hope," The King exclaimed; "I'm getting old, my son, And thou my heir upon the throne must be." They started early on the fourteenth day Of that same month. And Sinapati rode Beside the Prince. Some went on foot and some On horses. When they far had gone, the prince Said to the youth: "Now listen, friend. When we Arrive thou must not name my family And rank. I'm someone from another town. It doth not please me to declare my rank To strangers. Should the girl my sister prove, Thou mayst tell all, for I shall soon return." Thus speaking, the young prince his way maintained, And soon arrived near to the city sought. He Sinapati left, and went within The gates, with four companions, true as steel, And six attendants. They at once repaired To the _campong_ of good Lila Djouhara. They found it closed, with a forsaken look. "There's no one here. The King hath taken all Away, both old and young," said the _mandar_. Then Sinapati beat his breast and said: "What hath become of my dear patron, then?" "Be not disturbed. No harm hath come to him. The merchant with the King hath gone, because The King hath married Bidasari fair, And made of her a queen, and built a fine New palace in the country wild. There all Is joy and happiness." Beyond all count Was Sinapati glad to hear these words. Then to the prince he said: "My gracious lord, Lila Djouhara's near at hand. He is In highest favor with the King, and bears A title new." They hurried forth to find His residence. "It is the left _campong_," Remarked a country-man. "Thy lord is grand And powerful now, and master of us here. The King hath now become his son-in-law." Then Sinapati went within the gates And saw his mother there. Her heart was touched. She kissed him and inquired, "Whom hast thou brought?" "It is a friend," he answered. "Come, my lord," She to the young prince said, "enter and rest." "He's so like Bidasari," to herself She said. "What is thy name, my brave young man, Thou seemest nobly born. In very truth Thou'rt handsome and well mannered." Then the prince Said: "Poutra Bangsawan I'm called. Thy son I've followed here." But Sinapati paid Him homage, and they knew him for a prince. Before his door young Sinapati slept At night to guard him safe. Next day there came