विक्रम चरित (उज्जैन सम्राट् विक्रमादित्य - पराक्रम, न्याय एवं ३२ पुतलियों की कथा सटीक)

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command of his sovereign, took the princess under-his care,
and at once began to impart to her the first lessons.
“ A few days after this occurrence, the widow of Kashei-
shwer, having discovered that her brother had sent his
daughter to school, requested that he would place her son
Soomunt also under the care of the Pundit, being of an age
when he should commence his studies. The king, her
brother, acceded to the request, and recommended the youth
to the Pundit, at the same time giving strict injunctions to
the pedagogue to take as much care of his nephew as he
bestowed upon the princess, and on no account to make the
slightest difference between them, as he cared equally. for
both. The Pundit did as he was directed, and took them
both under his tuition. From that day the Princess
Malattee and Prince Soomunt became fondly attached to
each other, and their love increased and gained strength
with their years.
“ One day, the princess, being in a cheerful humour. and
exuberant spirits, was engaged in discussing a variety of
subjects with the prince, and began playfully to tease him
while arguing with him. Prince Soomunt penetrated her
thoughts, and knowing the motives which prompted her,
felt much grieved, so he begged her to desist from such
proofs of her regard. He desired her, also, to converse with
him no longer in that strain. ‘ Princess,’ said he, ‘ why do
you thus tempt me? Is there any hope of your becoming
my wife?’ ‘ Ah, yes!’ said she, ‘ there can be no doubt
that I am destined to become your partner for life, and if
you do not object to it, I here promise to be constant to
you.’ ‘ My good princess,’ replied the youth, ‘ think well,
I entreat you, ere you pledge yourself to anything. How
can I place any reliance on what you may now feel disposed
to say? You are but a child yet, and do not know what
you promise. Consult your parents first, and take their
advice : ascertain whether they are favourable to our union.
You should be guided by them in all things, for it is your
duty so to be. They are older and wiser than yourself, and