Malayan literature; comprising romantic tales, epic poetry and royal ...
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MALAYAN LITERATURE<br />
I'll not resist. I'm happy here with thee,<br />
But our dear parents are in cruel doubt,<br />
And look for news of thee. Now that I know<br />
Thy husb<strong>and</strong> is a king, our parents dear<br />
"<br />
Would be so overjoyed<br />
to learn it too !<br />
Then spoke the King with face all radiant,<br />
" "<br />
Return not, brother mine," he said. I'll send<br />
Swift messengers to bear the gladsome news<br />
That Bidasari's found. Then, if he wills.<br />
Thy <strong>royal</strong> father here we'll hope to see.<br />
I'll go myself to meet him when he comes."<br />
The young prince bowed <strong>and</strong> said :<br />
''<br />
Nay, rather send<br />
Thy messengers, a great king cannot go<br />
So far away." Queen Bidasari heard<br />
These words <strong>and</strong> much rejoiced, <strong>and</strong> gayly gave<br />
Her brother then her betel-box.<br />
The King<br />
"<br />
Caressed his wife <strong>and</strong> said, My dearest soul.<br />
Love not thy brother more than me." He called<br />
Lila Mengindra. Soon the merchant came<br />
Before the King <strong>and</strong> prince. The King exclaimed :<br />
"<br />
Come here, my uncle. Tell me, wilt thou take<br />
A letter to the King of Kembajat—<br />
To prove to him we live ? "<br />
So spake the King<br />
And called his counsellor of state, who came<br />
And kissed his h<strong>and</strong>s. The King then bade him write<br />
A letter, all in characters of gold.<br />
" Well," cried the King, " let's hear the letter now."<br />
"<br />
Now glory be to God," it thus began.<br />
And all fair Bidasari's history<br />
Recited. Then the King a mighty host<br />
Assembled <strong>and</strong> with elephants <strong>and</strong> steeds<br />
Ten mantris took the letter of the prince<br />
Unto his parents. With the cavalcade<br />
There went a laksimana great, who bore,<br />
As king's ambassador, bejewelled flags<br />
And st<strong>and</strong>ards rich, <strong>and</strong> presents of much worth.<br />
Then Sinapati by the King was called<br />
A laksimana mantri, <strong>and</strong> received
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