The legends of the Panjâb

THE LEGEND OF bJLA DAI. 255
Lefeha Kai savva lakh ka, dhara t^q darmiy^n.
Taq darmijan lekba dharEl, main mahilori jaftn.
120 Hai us ke pas qalamdan jarao.
Hai Utar kl ov mahil mei-i ala.
Main jS,un ab hai, us se thokftn ti\L"
Edjd Basalu.
" Pandit main piichhian anr laga mahftrat ^n.
SawS, lakh kja chiz bain, jo baohe hamari jau
125 Bach jage jan jo tii lave ghore ;
Main mal die tin karor ginke tore.
Jaldi kar gawan big, sa'at achhi !
Mat der kare, yar ; bat hove kachl."
Mahita.
" Gharbar apna chhorke jaun hiin pardes :
My book (showing dealings) to a lakh and a quarter*
(of rupees) is placed on my shelf.
(Leaving) the book placed on the shelf. I will go from
my palace.
120 Near it is my jewelled writing-case.
My shelf is to the North side of the palace,
I will go now at once and fasten the locks."
Raja Easalu.
" I asked the priest and he says the lucky moment has
arrived (for starting).
What is a lakh and a quarter of rupees if my life be
saved
125 My life will be saved if thou bring me the horses ;
I have had three karorsf (of rupees) counted out for
thee.
Make ready to go quickly, the moment is propitious !
Delay not, my friend, or the matter will be incomplete.''
Mahita.
" Leaving ray family I am going to a strange land.
* 125,000 rupees, f 30,000,000 of rupees.