How could the noble Chārudatta commit a crime? Of all the riches of the mighty sea Only the swelling waters now are left, Because, without consideration, he-- For others' good--himself of all has reft. And should this high-souled man, this store-house where All gems of virtue gather and unite, For lucre's sake, so foul a trespass dare That in it even his foe could not delight? 22 _Mother._ You scoundrel! When the golden casket that was left with him as a pledge was stolen by thieves at night, he gave in place of it a pearl necklace that was the pride of the four seas. And he should now, for a mere trifle--for her money!--do this sin? Oh, my child, come back to me, my daughter! [_She weeps._] [147.16. S. _Judge._ Noble Chārudatta, did she go on foot, or in a bullock-cart? _Chārudatta._ I did not see her when she went. Therefore I do not know whether she went on foot, or in a bullock-cart. * * * * * [_Enter Vīraka, in anger._] _Vīraka._ My anger was so prodded to the quick, By that dishonoring, insulting kick, And so I brooded, till at last the night Unwilling yielded to the dawning light. 23 So now I will go to the court-room. [_He enters._] May happiness be the lot of these honorable gentlemen. _Judge._ Ah, it is Vīraka, the captain of the guard. Vīraka, what is the purpose of your coming? _Vīraka._ Well! I was looking for Aryaka, in all the excitement about his escape from prison. I had my suspicions about a covered bullock-cart that was coming, and wanted to look in. "You 've made one inspection, man, I must make another," said I, and then I was kicked by the highly respectable Chandanaka. You have heard the matter, gentlemen. The rest is your affair. _Judge._ My good man, do you know to whom the bullock-cart belonged? _Vīraka._ To this gentleman here, Chārudatta. And the driver said that Vasantasenā was in it, and was on her way to have a good time in the old garden Pushpakaranda. _Sansthānaka._ Lishten to that, too! _Judge._ This moon, alas, though spotless-bright, Is now eclipsed, and robbed of light; The bank is fallen; the waves appear Befouled, that once were bright and clear. 24 P. 244.8] Vīraka, we will investigate your case here later. Mount the horse that stands before the court-room door, go to the garden Pushpakaranda, and see whether a woman has perished there or not. _Vīraka._ Yes, sir. [_He goes out, then returns._] I have been there. And I saw the body of a woman, torn by wild beasts. _Gild-warden and Clerk._ How do you know that it was the body of a woman? _Vīraka._ That I perceived from the traces of hair and arms and hands and feet. _Judge._ Alas for the difficulties which are caused by the actions of men!