'dravya deha' rājā māge--upāya puchila
'yathārtha-mūlye ghoḍā laha', teṅha ta' kahila
'yathārtha-mūlye ghoḍā laha', teṅha ta' kahila
Synonyms
dravya deha-pay the dues; rājā māge-the King asks; upāya-the means; puchila-inquired; yathā-artha-mūlye-at a proper price; ghoḍā laha-take the horses; teṅha ta' kahila-he replied.
Translation
Then he was told that the King demanded the money due him and asked what means he would adopt to pay it. "Kindly take my horses," he replied, "for a proper price.