not been able to do any kind offices for them.” O lord of the earth! when Shree Krishnù Jee had thus given expression to his mental grief, Basoodeo and Dewukee embraced the two brothers with the greatest affection, and forgot all their former affliction in their present joy. Having thus made their parents happy, the two brothers went thence to Oogursen, and joining their hands said, “Grandfather! be pleased to assume the regal power: this is a favourable constellation and a propitious day for doing so.” When the Raja Oogursen had heard these words of Huri, he rose up, and having come and thrown himself at the feet of Shree Krishnù Chund, began to say, “O lord of compassion! be pleased to listen to my humble petition; that, as you have destroyed the great sinner, Kuns, and all evil spirits, and thereby conferred happiness on your worshippers, you should yourself ascend the throne and rule over Muttra, and grant protection to your subjects.” Krishnù replied,--“O great king! the members of the family of Judoo have not any right of inheritance to the kingly power, a circumstance which is universally known. When the Raja Jujat was in his old age, he called his son Judoo, and said to him, ‘Give me your youth, and take my old age.’ On hearing this, Judoo thought to himself, ‘If I give my father my present youth, he, being young again, will have sexual connexion, the sin of which will fall on me: wherefore, it is better I should not do so.’ Having thus reflected and considered, he said to his father, ‘I cannot comply with your request.’ On hearing these words, the Raja Jujat was angry and pronounced a curse upon Judoo, saying, ‘Begone! none of your descendants shall ever have regal power.’ In the mean while, his younger son, named Poor, presented himself, and joining his hands said, ‘Father! give me your old age, and accept my youth; this body is useless to me: if any advantage can accrue to you from it, what can be better?’ When Poor had thus spoken, the Raja Jujat was highly pleased, and exchanged with him his old age for Poor’s youth, and said, ‘The succession to the throne shall continue in your family.’ For this reason, grandfather! as I am a descendant of Judoo, it is not right for me to exercise sovereign power. Do you ascend the throne, and assume royal authority and banish all solicitude. We will accomplish whatever you may order us to perform. We will inflict severe punishment on all, who do not obey your commands. And be not troubled with care and anxiety, but carry on a just and equitable government, and promote the welfare of your subjects. Cause search to be made for all members of the family of Judoo, who, from dread of Kuns, have abandoned their own cities to dwell under the authority of strangers, and grant them a happy settlement in Muttra. Worship brahmins, cows and the gods, and constantly give your attention to their protection and support.”