The king filled with joy and gratitude embraced his son, and from that time loved him more even than he had loved him before.

Thus my story endeth,

The Natiya-thorn withereth, etc.


[1] The tutelary goddess of a king’s household.

[2] A vessel, made generally of brass, for keeping the pan leaf together with betel-nut and other spices.

XI

The Adventures of Two Thieves and of their Sons