विक्रम चरित (उज्जैन सम्राट् विक्रमादित्य - पराक्रम, न्याय एवं ३२ पुतलियों की कथा सटीक)

97 embracing her husband, prostrated herself at his feet. The rejoicings at their reunion were universal. “After the sensation created by this event had some- what subsided, King Bulsain, with unexampled liberality, rewarded the devout persons there assembled with grants in land and money; and, having been sumptuously regaled, they set out to their respective abodes, after having bestowed their prayers and benedictions on the kingly donor. Shortly after, King Bulsain ordered the tents to be struck, and preparations made to commence their journey homeward. They began their march with every sign of joy, and with great military display. When they approached the city of Shewpoory, the minister, who had received notice of the advance of his royal master, went with the principal nobles of the court to receive him; and they entered the city amid loud shouts of welcome. Prince Soorsain, owing to the anxiety he had undergone, appeared but as the shadow of his former self, so that it can scarcely be wondered at that he showed the effects of it in his personal appearance. On this account it was resolved that, until he should have perfectly recovered his health and strength, he should take up his residence with his son, King Bulsain. “Some few months after, Prince Soorsain prepared to return to the city of Bhadravutty, having made his son acquainted with his intention. The latter immediately ordered preparations to be made on an extensive scale; and, when all was in readiness, Prince Soorsain set out with his wife and son. When they drew nigh to the capital, the officers of King Bhudrasain’s court became alarmed, and in great terror informed the king that King Bulsain’s army was approaching, apparently with hostile intent. ‘Knowing,’ said they, ‘that your majesty is not at the present time possessed of a sufficient force to repel the invaders, and that Prince Soorsain is deceased, King Bulsain has taken advantage of it. Now, we would advise your majesty to collect, with as little delay as possible, as many of your subjects as you can, in order to meet this formidable army.’ N