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Updated: May 7, 2025
He took with him his horse Bhaunr Iraqi, and his parrot, both of whom had lived with him since he was born; and besides these tried and trusted friends he had two others a carpenter lad, and a goldsmith lad, who were determined to follow the Prince till death.
And when they heard that he was, they prepared to fly east and west; but even as they turned, Raja Rasalu rode up on Bhaunr Iraqi, and challenged them to fight, saying, 'Come forth, for I am Rasalu, son of Raja Salbahan, and born enemy of the giants! Then one of the giants tried to brazen it out, saying, 'I have eaten many Rasalus like you!
I'll carry you far from these wiles My flight, all unspurr'd, will be swift as a bird, For thousands and thousands of miles! Or if needs you must stay; ere the next game you play, Place hand in your pocket, I pray! Hearing this, Raja Sarkap frowned, and bade his slaves remove Bhaunr Iraqi, since he gave his master advice in the game.
My head for his I give! so calm your fears. Still the old woman shook her head doubtfully, saying, 'Fair words, fair words! but who will really risk his life for another? Then Rasalu smiled at her, and dismounting from his gallant steed, Bhaunr Iraqi, he sat down carelessly to rest, as if indeed he were a son of the house, and said, 'Fear not, mother!
Give one thought To my life just begun!" And Queen Lona answered through her tears: "Yea! mother am I, though I weep, So hold this word sure, Go, reign king of all men, but keep Thy heart good and pure!" So Raja Rasalu was comforted, and began to make ready for fortune. He took with him his horse Bhaunr and his parrot, both of whom had lived with him since he was born.
Then he saddled his Arab horse Bhaunr, put on his shining armour, and rode forth into the world; but mindful of what his nurses had oft told him, when he came to the river, he dismounted, and, going into the water, washed himself and his clothes. Then, clean of raiment, fair of face, and brave of heart, he rode on his way until he reached his father's city.
After a while, Sarkap, seeing Raja Rasalu was winning, called to his rat, but when Dhol Raja saw the kitten he was afraid, and would not go farther. So Rasalu won, and took back his arms. Next he played for his horse, and once more Raja Sarkap called for his rat; but Dhol Raja, seeing the kitten keeping watch, was afraid. So Rasalu won the second stake, and took back Bhaunr Iraqi.
Then the second game began, and once more Dhol Raja, the rat, upset the pieces; and Rasalu, losing the game, gave up his faithful steed. Then Bhaunr, the Arab steed, who stood by, found voice, and cried to his master, "Sea-born am I, bought with much gold; Dear Prince! trust me now as of old.
I'll carry you far from these wiles My flight, all unspurr'd, will be swift as a bird, For thousands and thousands of miles! Or if needs you must stay; ere the next game you play, Place hand in your pocket, I pray!" Hearing this, Raja Sarkap frowned, and bade his slaves remove Bhaunr, the Arab steed, since he gave his master advice in the game.
Next he played for his horse, and once more Raja Sarkap called for his rat; but Dhol Raja, seeing the kitten keeping watch, was afraid. So Rasalu won the second stake, and took back Bhaunr, the Arab steed. Then Sarkap brought all his skill to bear on the third and last game, saying, "Oh moulded pieces! favour me to-day! For sooth this is a man with whom I play.
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