This page has been validated.
KOPAL-KUNDALA.
125

your slave has given you good news; hitherto you have ordered no reward for me."

The King laughed and said, "Lady, your desires are boundless."

Lu. Refuge of the world, what is my fault?

King. I have made the king of Delhi your servant. Do you desire any further reward?

Lutufonissa laughed and said, "Women have many desires."

King. What is your last wish?

Lu. First, let it be ordered that your slave's request will be granted.

King. If it will not harm the kingdom in any way.

Lu. (laughing.) The Emperor of Delhi's affairs cannot be harmed for the sake of me.

King. Then I agree; what is your wish? let me hear.

Lu. I want to marry.

Jahangir broke into a loud laugh: "Truly, this is a new wish; and have you decided on a bridegroom?"

Lu. Yes; it only awaits the king's order.