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

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“The king did not omit to distribute sugar in his city,
as was usual when any great and joyous event occurred, in
order that he might testify his delight. He ordered grand
preparations to be made, and his equipage prepared, as he
intended paying a visit to his nephew and daughter. Every-
thing being ready, the king, with his sister, the royal family,
and all the nobles and courtiers, set out on their journey.
When their retinue drew near the city of Pooshapamuny,
King Soomunt, who had received notice of it, went out to
meet them, accompanied by his beloved Malattee and all
the chiefs of his court. King Soomunt and the lovely
Malattee were richly and magnificently dressed, with tiaras
of diamonds encircling their brows, and otherwise decorated
in a profuse manner with pearls and precious stones.. King
Soomunt rode on an elephant very richly caparisoned, and
the handsome Malattee was carried in a palanquin decked
out in the most gorgeous manner. They left the city amid
the sounding of trumpets and hautboys, and the beating of
drums. The meeting took place, and on both sides there
was great emotion displayed. Soomunt and Malattee both
affectionately embraced their royal parents, and they were
in turn met with many expressions of love and esteem, and
numberless sincere congratulations. The past was forgotten
in the present. They then entered the city, amid the
deafening shouts of all the assembled townspeople.
“ King Soomunt conducted his uncle and mother to his
rich and noble palace, and entertained them with every
imaginable care and attention. Next day the marriage
ceremony between king Soomunt and the faithful Malattee
was solemnised, and great was the rejoicing throughout the
whole city. The hearts of the lowly brahmins, as well as
those of the more favored children of the clime, were alike
gladdened by the rich presents and profuse liberality which
characterised the proceedings of the day. King Soomunt
was loaded with costly presents from his father-in-law ; and,
at the conclusion of all, the royal guests set forward on
their return, excepting Queen Shoodhamutty, who remained