These, of course, were rejected with scorn; so, in addition, I sent an old box.

That, too, was thrown back on me, as nothing short of 20 wires, 40 cloths, and 200 necklaces of all sorts of beads, would satisfy him; and this I ought to be contented to pay, as he had been so moderate because I was the king's guest, and had been so reduced by robbery.

I now sent six wires more, and said this was the last I could give--they were worth so many goats to me--and now by giving them away, I should have to live on grain like a poor man, though I was a prince in my own country, just like Suwarora.

Surely Suwarora could not permit this if he knew it; and if they would not suffice, I should have to stop here until called again by Suwarora.

The ruffian, on hearing this, allowed the wires to lie in his hut, and said he was going away, but hoped, when he returned, I should have, as I had got no cloths, 20 wires, and 1000 necklaces of extra length, strung and all ready for him.
Just then Bombay returned flushed with the excitement of a great success.