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

to Chitrangee for her attention. All three now seated themselves together, and Chitrangee asked Charoo to relate the circumstances attending his visit to his family and friends. He told her how he had invited his brothers to accompany him, and of their obstinate refusal to comply with his wishes ; how they still bore towards him, under the guise of friendship, the most inveterate hatred ; and every other particular worth relating. “ The two sisters lived together in mutual harmony, friendship, and affection : their days rolled on in peaceful calmness, like the waters of a flowing stream. They were contented and happy, and shared equally the affection of their husband Charoo.” The Rajhouse, having brought his tale to a conclusion, said to the brahmin, “ I have had the honor of recounting to you and to her highness the loves of the celestial Chitrangee and the amiable Charoo. I will now take my leave.” Saying this, he disappeared amidst the other birds repre- sented on the wall of the princess’ apartment. The disguised brahmin now entreated the Princess Pudmavuntty to fulfil her promise of marrying Prince Duntsain, having on his own part accomplished the task she had imposed upon him. The princess joyfully informed the brahmin that she could have no objection at all now to ally herself with the prince, and she desired that he might be brought in directly. Prince Duntsain was accordingly introduced, and the celebration of the nuptials was delayed no longer than was necessary to render it grand and complete. The brahmin soon after this took leave of Prince Dunt- sain and the Princess Pudmavuntty, who acknowledged in suitable terms the deep obligations they were under to him, and for which they professed their inability to express their gratitude. They extolled his wisdom and power, in proof of which they adduced the miracle that had taken place in the room of the princess, where inanimate birds had succes- sively appeared alive, and had recounted different tales, a