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

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wanderings the Princess Malattee was never out of his
thoughts. His food consisted of the fruits he found on the
road-side. In his course he explored a great many cities
and villages, in the hope of discovering his lost love; and
at every religious place he met with he performed the cere-
monies enjoined by Hindu law, and at such times a large
share of his supplications were in Malattee's behalf, his
grief for her loss continuing unabated. Having reached
the Sihandree mountain, he visited the shrine of Shree
Duttatria,* and paid his devotions to him. During his stay
in this sacred place, he felt much depressed in mind while
pondering on the ill fate which had separated him in so
sudden and unexpected a manner from his much-loved
Malattee. One day, while as usual deploring his misfor-
tune, he heard a voice issue from the heavens, saying,
‘ Prince! grieve no more, but take courage! Thy beloved
Malattee shall soon be restored to thee!’ The prince gazed
in silent awe in the direction whence the voice had proceeded,
and, being convinced that his ears had not deceived him,
he felt his sinking hopes fast revive. A great change was
soon perceptible in him, and he was gradually restored to ease
and tranquillity. He remained at that place nine days, and
then left it in pursuit of his journey.
"The Princess Malattee's father brought the bridegroom
to his palace, to the great delight of all there assembled,
and the princes and nobles, officers and distinguished
citizens, took their respective seats in the audience-hall.
Musicians engaged for the occasion performed on various
instruments, and every sign of perfect and joyous festivity
was to be seen about the palace. The time for uniting the
youthful pair was now fast approaching, and the priest
desired the king to bring forth the princess. The king
went into the palace to seek her, but although he made
the strictest search she was nowhere to be found! He
enquired of the queen if she knew where the princess was,
and she advised him to look for her in the chamber of the

• A particular incarnation of Shiva.