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XX.

THE BRÂHMAṆ PRIEST WHO BECAME AN AMILDÂR.[1]

In the Karnâta dêśa there reigned a famous king named Châmunḍa, who was served by an household priest, named Gundappa, well versed in all the rituals at which he officiated.

Châmunḍa, one day, while chewing betel-leaves, thus addressed Gundappa, who was sitting opposite him:—

“My most holy priest, I am greatly pleased at your faithfulness in the discharge of your sacred duties; and you may ask of me now what you wish and I shall grant your request.”

The priest elated replied: “I have always had a desire to become the Amildâr[2] of a district and to exercise power over a number of people; and if your Majesty should grant me this I shall have attained my ambition.”

  1. ↑ A Kanarese tale related by a risâldâr.
  2. ↑ Headman of the village.
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