previous existence of herself, now brought to her recollection; and
that the love which she felt springing up in her heart was directed
towards one who had formerly been her husband. With a sweet smile, she
answered: "Doubtless Samba tied the bird in that way on purpose to
obtain the power of recognition in another birth; and it was very
cleverly managed by him."

From that moment they seemed perfectly to understand each other, and
sat without speaking, their hearts full of happiness.

Presently the mother of the princess--the queen of the ex-king
Mânasâra, who had also come with her attendants into the park, joined
her daughter; and Bâlachandrika having seen her approaching, made a
sign to the prince, upon which he and his friend slipped on one side,
and hid themselves behind some leafy bushes.

After the queen had stayed a short time talking to her daughter and
looking at the games, she set out to return, and the princess
accompanied her.

Before going, she turned round, as if addressing the swan, but
intending the speech for the prince, who was anxiously watching her
from his hiding-place, "Though you came near me so lovingly just now,
I may not stay longer with you: I must leave you and follow my mother:
do not forget me or imagine that I neglect you, for I am still fond of
you."

With these words she walked slowly away, looking with longing eyes in
the direction of her lover.