Canto XXXIV.Brahmadatta. “A king of Brahmá's seed who bore The name of Kuśa reigned of yore. Just,faithful to his vows,and true, He held the good in honour due. His bride,a queen of noble name, Of old Vidarbha's172monarchs came. Like their own father,children four, All valiant boys,the lady bore. In glorious deeds each nerve they strained, And well their Warrior part sustained. To them most just,and true,and brave, Their father thus his counsel gave: “Beloved children,ne'er forget Protection is a prince's debt: The noble work at once begin, High virtue and her fruits to win.” The youths,to all the people dear,