God, he said, had heard his prayers, was satisfied with his penitence, and pitied his sorrows; and that his act of charity in relieving the poor beggar, even at the risk of leaving himself and his friends in utter destitution, was extremely acceptable in the sight of Heaven.

The faith and trust which he thus manifested were about to be rewarded.
The time for a change had come.

He was to be restored to his kingdom, and raised to a new and higher state of prosperity and power than before.

As a token that this prediction was true, and would be all fulfilled, the hunting party would return that night with an ample and abundant supply.
Alfred awoke from his sleep with his mind filled with new hopes and anticipations.

The hunting party returned loaded with supplies, and in a state of the greatest exhilaration at their success.