114 STORY OF THE BURONG GEHUDA. 



Then said the Nabi Suleiman to the Geruda; " Listen 

 Geruda, and all ye Rajas, warrio:s and subjects. From this ye 

 may learn that whatever Allah has decreed will surely 

 come to pass. He provides for all mankind, and watches over 

 their affairs and because, Geruda you have not believed this 

 and have tried to thwart the design of Allah with regard to the 

 son of the Raja of Rum and the daughter of the Raja of China, 

 I now banish you to the sea called Kolzum (Red Sea) to which 

 mankind cannot approach." 



The Geruda replied: "If this is the command of the Nabi 

 Suleiman, I obey," and straightway he new away in the direc- 

 tion of the Sea of Kolzum where he remains to this day. 



Then the Nabi Suleiman commanded his mentris to pre- 

 pare letters in the language of the Imps addressed to the Raja 

 of Rum and the Emperor of China, to inform them of all that 

 had happened to their children, and at the wish of the Prince 

 of Rum he directed the Raja to recall Raja Merong Maha- 

 wangsa who had founded a Kingdom on the Island of Seraya. 

 The letters having been written and addressed in the proper 

 style, the Nabi commanded Hermanshah to proceed with his 

 jins and mentris to the Court of the Emperor of China taking 

 the Prince and Princess and their attendants with them. 



Now the Emperor of China was in his Hall of Audience, 

 consulting with his mentris and chief officers, hulubalangs, 

 sidasidas etc., as to what reply should be sent back to the Raja 

 of Rum by the messengers who had come to obtain news of 

 the Prince and Princess. Suddenly the Mangkabumi (Cham- 

 berlain) saw Herman Shah, the Raja of the Jins appearing on 

 the threshold. Going forward great was his surprise to learn his 

 name and mission. Taking him by the hand he led him before 

 the Emperor who rose from his seat as a sign of honour. Then 

 Herman Shah presented the letters from the Nabi Suleiman 

 and caused the box containing the Prince and Princess to be 

 brought before His Majesty. The Utter having been honoured 

 with all proper ceremony, it was read out by the Mangkabumi. 

 And when the letters had been read the box was opened and the 

 Prince and Princess appeared before the Emperor. Then was 



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