The legends of the Panjâb

112 LEGENDS OE THE PANJAb.
90 How shall I tell the beauty of the jasmines*
Solemnly saith Nath Mall Lala.f
Lamps were lighted and there were wax candles.
Whose light was very brilliant.
In the early morning the myrtle reached,
95 And they reached M^mul's house.
There was singing, and many kinds of music was played.
All the toys were distributed.
The lady treated the guests with honor and respect.
And took the plate of myrtle.
100 She gave a dinner to the Sayyid
And bade farewell to the guests :
Gajan's liands were stained with the myrtle.
And the lady called her family and kith and kin.
Time.
My saint's marriage was celebrated :
105 His face shone forth with a great light.
The Eaja came up with his army, J
An innumerable following of bandits.
An innumerable following of bandits, sir, and furious :
And their fate was propitious. „
110 Nathu§ and Nand Lal,§ herdsmen were in the field.
And Raj4 Sohal took away the (saint's) cows.
Raja Sohal took away the cows :
Jaso|| stood and made herself a sacrifice,^
"Bind on thy sword, MiyS,n Gajan,
115 Or Jaso will take poison" (said she).
Song.
Mamul received happy congratulations in her house.
When the night of the marriage arrived :
Sohal had news of it
And stole the Miyan's cows.
* Names for fireworks. t Composer of the song.
X Taking this opportunity to steal the Saint's property,
§ Servants to Salar.
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Wife of Nand Lai.
^ Swore vengeance.