THE HOMECOMING OF THE KING 373
hadha was again tranquil, Damayanti returned home
escorted by a great army, and she brought great treasures
which her royal sire Bhima, the terrible in strength, had
conferred upon her. With the long-eyed queen came
her children also.
Thereafter Nala lived in happiness like unto the
mighty Indra, being happily restored to his kingdom,
and once again the monarch among men. He achieved
great renown as a ruler, and he performed every holy
rite with munificence and devotion.
hadha was again tranquil, Damayanti returned home
escorted by a great army, and she brought great treasures
which her royal sire Bhima, the terrible in strength, had
conferred upon her. With the long-eyed queen came
her children also.
Thereafter Nala lived in happiness like unto the
mighty Indra, being happily restored to his kingdom,
and once again the monarch among men. He achieved
great renown as a ruler, and he performed every holy
rite with munificence and devotion.