228 THE ORIENTAL ANNUAL. 
to each of the group ; and the mantling blush and 
modest smile of Vanadosini would alone have suggested 
what the raised voice of the pearl-merchant at length 
declared. " All, all is hers and yours, Purwatti ; that 
by the favour of the gods I am prosperous, you are 
right well aware ; and now, after so long and severe a 
trial of my heart and disposition, judge for yourself 
whether I am possessor of the other eleven virtues 
which I named to you. O speak, and tell me that 
from henceforth the shade of this sacred tree shall be 
my home.” 
Henceforth thou know’st not in what youthful play 
Our days, beguiled with pleasure, swam away ; 
Gay songs and cheerful tales deceived the time, 
And circling goblets made a tuneful chime ; 
Sweet was the draft, and sweet the blooming maid, 
Who touched her lyre beneath the fragrant shade.” * 
* Translated from the Arabic by Sir William Jones. 
