Still, let it be, for I would not that one should pass from under the shadow of my house whither she is not welcome.

Without my leave the prince named this woman as his queen, as he had the right to do; and without my leave he unnames her, as he has the right to do.

Were the prince a common man, according to custom he should pay a fine of cattle to be held by me in trust for her whom he discards; but this is a matter that I leave to you, King." "You do well, Hokosa," answered Umsuka, "to leave this to me.

Prince, you would not wish the fine that you should pay to be that of any common man.

With the girl shall be handed over two hundred head of cattle.
More, I will do justice: unless she herself consents, she shall not be put away.