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Accordingly, a few days afterwards, he went to the king, to whom he was previously known, and having asked for a private audience, said: "A very wonderful thing has happened to me, of which it seems right that your majesty should be informed. You have known me as Dhanamittra, the son of a very rich man.
Great expectations having been raised, a large number of spectators, including myself and my friend Dhanamittra, were present at the performance. I was struck by her beauty the instant she appeared on the stage; but when I heard her sweet voice, and saw her graceful movements, I was perfectly enchanted, and unable to take my eyes off her for a moment.
I thought to myself, my intimacy with Dhanamittra is well known; suspicion will fall on him; and unless I can turn it off, he, as well as my wife, will be arrested to-morrow; and I quickly formed a plan by which they, and perhaps I myself, might be saved.
Saying this, he rushed out of the place in a rage; and though nothing was done at the time, his words were not forgotten. Then Dhanamittra went to the king, and declaring that he had lost the purse, mentioned his suspicion of Arthapati, and the reason for it.
When I heard this, and how the conqueror intended to force the princess to marry him, I went to Dhanamittra and said: "Do you go about among the ministers and officers of the imprisoned king and the principal citizens, and tell them to be ready to attack the enemy as soon as they hear of the death of Chandavarma. I will engage to kill him to-morrow."
Châtaka, a bird supposed to be very fond of rain, and to make a loud noise at its approach. Dhanamittra, husband of Kulapâlika, friend of Apahâravarma. Dharmapâla, one of Râjahansa's ministers. Dharmavardhana, King of Sravasti. Durga or Kâli, wife of Siva, a terrific goddess, delighting in human sacrifices. Gaurí, wife of Siva. Ghee, liquid butter, or butter which has been liquefied.
But this hope was frustrated; for the latter was not only willing to take Kulapâlika without a dowry, but even made presents to her father; and it was settled that the marriage should take place at the end of a month. Finding this to be the case, I felt that something more must be done; and having hit upon a plan which I thought would be effectual, I gave Dhanamittra directions how to act.
When they had been for some time seated there, Dhanamittra returned, accompanied by Upahâravarma, Pramati, Mitragupta, Mantragupta, Visruta, Prahâravarma King of Mithila, Kâmapâla lord of Benâres, and Sinhavarma King of Anga.
Then Dhanamittra interceded for him, saying. "A decree was formerly made by one of your ancestors, that no merchant or trader should be put to death for theft. I humbly entreat, therefore, that his life may be spared."
To this the king consented, the poor wretch was banished, and all his property confiscated, a portion of it being given to Kâmamanjari, at the earnest entreaty of Dhanamittra, who got back his purse, and shortly afterwards married Kulapâlika.