92 A TRANSLATION OF THE KEDDAH ANNALS. 
chest of the Princess—which he knew by the description she 
had given of it, namely, that it was in a room, the walls of 
which were encased in mirrors, that it was large, that the 
joinings were formed of ivory, and that it was adorned with 
yakub or precious stones. Girda delivered the chest safely 
to the Princess, who joyfully opened it with the key which 
she had on her person, and perceived that her wardrobe was 
perfect. So Girda left her and betook himself for rest to 
the highest precipice of the Island. But when he had de¬ 
scended, and gone in search of provisions, the Princess took 
out of the" chest a golden suit of clothes called pilarana such 
as Rajas wear, and sent them along with provisions to the 
Pri nee, who was very grateful for the gift. After six or 
seven days and when Girda was absent in search of food, 
the Rum! Prince was brought before the Princess by her 
attendants. She no sooner saw him than she hid her 
blushing cheeks ; while the heart of the Raja was smitten, 
and lay prostrate before her. Thus they both became ena¬ 
moured of each other. 
When Girda retired at night to rest, the two lovers met in 
presence of the lady’s attendants, embraced and wept. In this 
manner some time passed away ; but all these things were 
unknown to Girda—who at last grew impatient and signified 
to the Princess his intention of paying his respects t« the 
Prophet of God, Sullman. On reaching the presence, the 
Frophet inquired what news he had brought, and if his 
scheme of frustrating the marriage had succeeded or not. 
Girda answered that it had, describing all his proceedings. 
Sullman then asked if a son of the Sultan of Rum had been 
seen sailing towards China to get married. Yes, rejoined 
Girda—“-and here he related the fate of the Prince and the 
destruction of his fleet, not even excepting Mahauangsfi’s 
vessel, by his own power alone. Sullman when he heard these 
vaunting expressions smiled and laughed, and turning to¬ 
wards his courtiers they also followed his example; for they 
saw the Girda had no reliance on the power of God. * Very 
well, said his Majesty to Girda, if the Prince shall be found 
io be alive what will you say? or should he be found to have 
met the Princess of China?’ On this Girda, making obei¬ 
sance, assured his Majesty the Prophet that he would still 
in either of such events adhere to the agreement he had made 
with him as before herein described—for how can I, said he, 
dare to swerve from a promise made to the Prophet of God.? 
His Majesty now addressed the Jin King whose name is 
Hurmanshah . * Let my Master take an hundred of his man- 
