the king heard, cursed the day on which he believed in the word of a goldsmith, beat his head, tore his hair, wept and wailed for his crime, asked a thousand pardons, and swore to rule in a just way from that day. the serpent-king and tiger-king also promised to observe their oath as long as justice prevailed, and took their leave. the goldsmith fled for his life. he was caught by the soldiers of the king, and was pardoned by the generous gangazara, whose voice now reigned supreme. all returned to their homes.