Penrhyn Wingfield Coussens, The Jade Story Book — The Faithful Rajpoot (1922)
“ Having said this, she disappeared, and Vira-vara went to his own house and awoke his wife and son. These two listened attentively while he repeated to them the words of the vision and then the son said: "I feel honored in that I may be the means of saving the King's life; kill me quickly, for it is well that I can give my life to such a good cause." ”
Penrhyn Wingfield Coussens, The Jade Story Book — The Faithful Rajpoot (1922)
“ Having gained admittance to the King's presence, he bowed and said: "Your Highness, I am Vira-vara, a Rajpoot, who seeks employment." "What pay do you ask?" inquired the King. "Fifty pieces of gold a day," replied the soldier. ”
Penrhyn Wingfield Coussens, The Jade Story Book — The Faithful Rajpoot (1922)
“ Then they went to the temple of the Goddess Durga, and having paid their devotions and asked the favor of the deity on behalf of the King, Vira-vara struck off the head of his son, and laid it as an offering upon the shrine. But the task had been too great for the Rajpoot. "Life without my boy is something I cannot bear to think of," said he ”
