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W. Hoey —Set Mahet. 
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Came the maiden in a litter, 
Borne along in bridal state; 
Saiyad Rana’s train pressed onward 
And the melmdi reached the gate. 
4 . 
Bibi Mamul’s love waxed stronger 
When she heard they thronged the way, 
And her maidens all uprising 
Broke into this nuptial lay : 
‘ Spread ye now the sandal chauki , 
‘ On it now the bridegroom seat: 
‘ Dye ye well his hands with menhdi: 
‘ Give him gilded pan to eat.’ 
5 . 
Mamul scattered gold and silver, 
And she seated Gajan bold: 
On his wrist he wore a bracelet, 
Pearls inlaid in purest gold. 
In his hand he held a dagger 
While she spread the mehndis hue : 
Then with rice she decked the pitcher, 
Finishing maternal due. 
II. 
The Gwallas danced to mark the day 
In forest wild with mirth ; 
The townsfolk came their joy to share, 
And Indra stooped to earth. 
A Sunday for those rites was fixed, 
Which never were to be, 
A day for war, not nuptials, marked 
By Allah’s firm decree. 
III. 
1 . 
On guile the raja Rudal Mal # 
Was bent and now he rose, 
And swore a lie. No king hath fear 
No bond in oath who knows. 
* One of Suhil Deo’s brothers. There were five brothers. Snhil Deo ( alias 
Suhar Dal), Rudal Mai ( aliter Rudr Mai), Bag Mai, Bahar Mai, and Sahar Mai. 
