At that time the Devata-daughter said, "They will be outside," and
threw down in the open space in front of the palace a gobbet [250]
of saliva. When the King looked it was as though a rain of gems
had rained.
After that, the King, picking up the gems, went to the palace, and
remained lying down without eating and drinking. The Minister having
come, asked, "O Lord, what is the matter?"
Then the King said, "The Prince who gave the gem has brought the Gem
Princess. If I haven't the Princess what are these Gods for? What is
this sovereignty for?"
The Minister said, "Don't you, Sir, be troubled about it; I will tell
you a stratagem for it."