The legends of the Panjâb

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THE MABRIAQE 01' GhAzi SALAR. 115
Tore off the marriage-bracelets from his arms,
180 And washed the myrtle-stains from his hands.
Drums.
Gaji Miyan took his aword from his house.
Time.
Gfljan was very angry in his heart,
And went to his mother.
" Mamul, that art steadfast in thy mind,
185 Upon whom have the robbers made war
Mother, hear my words :
The Eaja has taken off all the cows,
And great oppression has been committed."
Drums.
" Jaso came and told me this, alas !
Time.
190 " My son, I got ready thy marriage !
What hast thou resolved on
Gajan, my heart's darling \"
Song.
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What has thou resolved on
Gajan, my heart's darling.
195 My son, I must marry thee :
I must marry thee and bring home the bride.
My son, I must strengthen the love of thine heart.
My son, only this joy in my life remained,
To bring thee the time of the unveiling (of thy bride).
200 To-night is the wedding night, my son
I must bind the bridal chaplet on thy head.
Listen to my words, my son.
And I will be thy sacrifice."
And then Gajan gave her a ready answer,
205 " I will soon come back."
Then flowed the tears from her eyes,
Nor was she patient.
" Hear Gajan, my saint