The merchant's wife had come and heard these words. Her warm tears fell. She thought within herself, "My daughter hath no vengeance in her heart." Then Dang Bidouri brought delicious rice Unto the King and Queen. They ate and drank, And stronger grew their love from hour to hour. Then gave the King commands to call the prince. He came with smiling face and graceful bows. "Sit here beside us," said the King, and all The three dined there together, royal ones, Surrounded by deft servants and _dyangs_. They chatted gayly, and, with laughter, ate. When all was finished, from the betel-box The King of _siri_ took, perfumed himself, And then the prince retired. When two short months Had fled, the prince bethought him of his home And parents. To himself he said, "I'll go." He gave commands to preparation make For his departure. "I am loath to leave My sister," he to Sinapati said. "My life is joyous here. But there at home I've left my parents in solicitude." Then Sinapati bowed and said, "With thee I'll go." SONG V A certain day the _mantris_ came Before the King, in the pavilion grand. And with them came the youthful prince, and cast Himself before the throne. The King with smiles Said: "Sit thou at my side, my brother dear, I have not seen thee for a day entire." The princeling bowed and said: "My gracious lord If thou wilt pardon me, I would return And give my parents dear the joyful news. My father bade me seek my sister lost, And still he nothing knows of her good fate." The King replied with sorrow: "Brother mine, Why wilt thou go so soon? We scarcely are Acquainted, and I have not had enough Of thy dear company." The prince replied: "Oh, be not sorrowful, my gracious lord. As soon as I have my dear father seen I'll tell him what good things have come to pass. 'Twill soothe his heart to hear my sister's joy. My parents will be glad in learning all Thy goodness great. And pray consider me Thy subject leal. Soon I'll return again." The King's emotion grew. With pleasant voice He said: "Take counsel of thy sister. Heed What she may say." They found the Queen within, Fair Bidasari, and attending her Dyang Agous Djouhari. All sat down And took some _siri_ from the betel-box. The Queen to the young prince then spoke: "Come here. My brother, why have I thy face not seen For two long days?" With bows the prince replied: "I've had a multitude of things to do. Thus came I not; for my companions all Seek homeward to return. So I must take My leave of thee upon the morrow morn, When pales the silver moon before the dawn." The Queen was grieved to hear these words, and shed A flood of tears. Her tender heart was touched. Beside herself with sorrow she exclaimed: "O prince illustrious! How canst thou go, Since we have met? I've loved thee from the time I knew thou wert my brother. I am grieved