The legends of the Panjâb

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1 16 LEGENDS OF THE PANJAS.
Ah, my son, I will be thy sacrifice.
210 Thou hast torn ofif the bracelet, washed off the myrtlestains
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My son, whose marriage must I perform"
" Rest assured in thy heart, my mother ;
I will soon come back.
My heart will then' rejoice,
215 When I bring back my cows.
What ! shall I leave the cows and sit at home
How should I show my face in the world
What would all men say of me Well done !
Shall I cast a stain on my family
220 I will cut off Raja Sohal's head
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And then will I prepare for the marriage.
Just as I return will I perform my marriage.
Else will I place my chaplet in my tomb."
Time.
"Grant me of thy milk,* for the grace of GodJ
225 Hear me, Mamul, my mother !
What a mighty man he has made of himself
I will correct his foolish ways."
Time.
She gave him her milk, (for) his mother was gracious ;
" Go my son t God grant thee Tiqtory I"
230 Gajan was granted the milk
He sent for his mare Lilli
And fastened on cloth and saddle
And buckled on a double quiver.
Drums,
Before him the drums and timbrels were sounded.
235 Before him went the heralds :
Seventy friends came there (to him) j
Dressed in the habiliments of war ;
None delayed at all.
* By way of oatli.