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

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he had enjoyed, far more handsome than ever : his finely-
moulded limbs, his noble air, and the majesty of his person,
all combined to render him one of the handsomest men,
in all respects, ever seen.
“ Shortly after this, Malattee summoned the minister
and other nobles of the court, and acquainted them with
her intention of placing Soomunt on the throne in her
stead. They seemed much pleased to hear this, and there
was not a single dissentient voice raised against the proposi-
tion. They each and all congratulated the prince, with
much warmth-and sincerity, and he was speedily placed
upon the throne, amidst great and gorgeous celebrations,
and with the usual ceremonies on such occasions. The
new king was proclaimed throughout the city, and in all the
adjacent places; and for several days together there was
one continual flow of all that could tend to heighten the
joy and increase the pleasure of the people at such an event.
The rejoicings extended all over the kingdom, and couriers
were despatched to different parts to make the event known
far and near. Prince Soomunt entered into the business
of state with so much confidence and majesty, and displayed
such tact and ability, that he gained the admiration and
well-merited approbation of all his subjects, so that they
became, if possible, more than ever pleased with their
sovereign ; and everything prospered under his wise and
discreet rule.
“ The prince and princess (whom we must henceforth
designate the king and queen) thus continued to live
happily together for a considerable time. One morning,
the queen began to take a retrospective view of their past
lives, when it occurred to her that Queen Shoodhamutty
might perhaps at that moment be suffering the deepest and
most inconsolable grief for the loss of her only son, as she
had had no opportunity of hearing from him since the
night on which he absconded from the palace. She there-
fore mentioned the matter to her husband, and desired him
to write to the king her father, acquainting him with all