"My ancestors have come in regular descent from King Mahatha-mada" (the first king who established government on the earth,—many millions of years ago, at the beginning of the present Kamba, in fact).
Envoy (to one of the Atwen-woons, to show that he knew that no such king had ever reigned in Burmah). "Which of the royal cities did Mahatha-mada build?"
The Atwen-woon only stared.
"O," said the quick-witted Woondouk, "that king reigned in Myit-tshe-ma-detha [the Middle land, India]."
King. "Our race once reigned in all the countries you hold. Now the Kalás have come close up to us."
Envoy. "It is very true, your Majesty."
"Have you read any part of our Maha-Radza-Weng [Chronicles of the Kings]?"
"I have read portions of them, your Majesty, and am very anxious to read more."
"Well, I will present you with a complete copy, and also a copy of the 550 Zats, and the Mahan-Zats; and when you come again I shall expect to find that you have studied them. I should like to have a copy of your Radza-Weng [History of Kings]."
"That I will present to your Majesty."