people, and getting up his courage to meet his fate and die bravely, as befitted a prince.
Very early in the morning, before the sun was up, he arose, dressed himself and slipped quietly from the palace. He had not gone far before he was startled by hearing a step behind him, and turning around he saw Saran, a faithful friend, following him. Now Saran was a boy of his own age who had been brought up at the palace with him, as his servant and companion, and he and the Prince loved each other as brothers.
"O my master and friend!" said Saran, running up to Schalu. "Forgive me for having followed you! I have seen your trouble and anxiety these many days, and when you started forth alone this morning, my heart misgave me that some ill might befall you."
At first the Prince was much annoyed that he should have been discovered, but as he looked at Saran, he suddenly felt re-
