"Harisarman replied:
"'Master, thou hast bidden a host of guests to be present at the marriage of thy daughter; but thou didst not deign to invite me because I am poor. Behold I among all those whom thou hast honoured not one can tell thee where to look for thy son-in-law's horse, and thou art obliged to have recourse to me, whom thou hast treated with contempt! Nevertheless, I am not revengeful; and thanks to my learning, I will be able to inform thee where thou wilt find the horse whom thou seekest.'
"He then drew cabalistic signs, and magic circles, and ended by telling the place where he had hidden the horse.
"From this moment he was held in great esteem in the household of Sthuladatta.
"Not long afterwards a robbery was committed in the Palace of the King; jewels and gems were stolen, and gold carried away.
"The King, having heard of Harisarman, ordered him brought to the Palace, and said to him:
"'I have heard of thy powers of divination; canst thou reveal to me the names of the wretches who have dared to enter my palace, and steal my treasures?'
"Harisarman was very much confused. He bowed low before the King and replied thus:
"'Great King, All-powerful Master, thou hast taken me somewhat unawares. But thanks to my great learning, no secret is hidden from my discerning eyes; I discover that which is invisible, and bring to light what others would desire concealed forever. Give me only till to-morrow, in order that I may place myself under the influence of the Stars."
"The King had him conducted to a chamber in the Palace, with orders that he was to be permitted to pass the night alone.