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In order to defray his expenses she gave him a few bars of gold, which he could exchange for the current money at the banks on the way. When Sam-Choang arrived at the inn where his father had parted with his grandmother, he could find no trace of her.
The joy of the mother as she looked upon the face of Sam-Choang was reflected in the sparkling eyes and glowing look of pleasure that lit up his whole countenance. Retiring for a short time his mother returned with a letter which she handed to him. In a low voice she told him that it was to her father, who still lived in the capital, and to whom he was to take it without any delay.
The boy had become a kind of son to him, and in order not to be parted from him he had taught him the temple duties, so that he was now a qualified priest in the service of the gods. One morning the young man, whose name was Sam-Choang, came to the abbot with a restless, dissatisfied look on his face, and begged to be told who his father was, and who his mother.
Great was her joy when her grandson led her away to the best inn in the place, and on his departure gave her an ample supply of money for all her needs until they should meet again. When Sam-Choang reached the capital and handed his mother's letter to his grandfather, the most profound excitement ensued.
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