Sweet Bidasari wept as she recalled The past. The King her husband was much moved, And felt great pity when her tears he saw. And all were sad with sorrow mixed with joy, Because they knew she was of royal birth. Food now was served, and quickly the _dyangs_ Brought salvers for the princes. The two kings Ate of the rice till they were surfeited, Then to their children offered it. All took The _siri_ placed before them, and straightway Themselves anointed with rare perfumes sweet. When all had eaten, the five royal ones Lila Mengindra called, and gave to him The remnants of the feast. The kings then spoke To him and to his wife. They both bowed low And kissed the royal hands. Then said the King Of Kembajat: "My children, I had planned-- In case we ever met on earth and ere The prey of death became--a feast to give, To last a month, and to it ye invite. In triumph I my daughter fain would bear, With all of ye. I would at once repair Unto the isle of Nousa Antara, And there I'd hold a royal festival With all the members of our family, And all the _bitis_, _mandars_, and _dyangs_. Such was my plan--if ever I should find My daughter dear. Now while this moon doth last Let me the project see fulfilled before Your parents come to die." The gracious King Of Indrapura at these words bowed low And said: "I bear thy words upon my head. It shall be done as thou hast wished, my King." And when the evening came all was prepared. Soft mattresses were spread, and the two queens Betook them to their chambers, and the rich Egyptian curtains fell. They vainly sought to sleep. They talked together of their sorrows past And evil days. And neither kings nor queens That night could slumber. At the break of day The talking bird began to sing and prate. A little later the _bajangs_ began Their song. Then all arose, and bathed, and broke Their fast, and chattered and amused themselves. The King of Indrapura then gave word Unto the _mangkouboumi_: "All prepare That's necessary, ere the moon be full. Get ready all the various kinds of ships, And load them down with every sort of arms. Prepare all sorts of games to pass the time, And get in order all the cannons great And fire-arms. Thus the King commands."