At twenty-eight, the Rajah had a noble title and a splendid fortune.
But at twenty-nine the Rajah had also—a beautiful wife.
So what more could mortal man desire?
The Rajah had been brought up by a wise father.
He had been taught self-restraint.
And he had become a virtuous man.
The Ranee had been brought up by a foolish mother.
She had been taught self-indulgence.
And she had become a vicious woman.
The Rajah was kind and considerate.