Reading Notes: Raja Rasalu Part B

The story resumes shortly after our hero has essentially stolen a child, hid them until they were 12, then married them. Let's keep going! So immediately I'm intrigued by the hunter, he has an interesting style and I like the juxtaposition of the calm musical side of him immediately followed by the more expected killing side. Also, it turns out he does whatever he wants, despite having made promises to a person that has been prophesied for him to meet. The rest of the story turns into some Hamlet knockoff where literally every living thing within 50 feet of the story dies in some weird connected way. This story ends with a riddle, which falls into the same category as prophecies for me, in that I enjoy them.
So, this king is apparently the only person who decides any dispute, including those among animals. A crow comes in, claiming to be married to a swan. The swan's husband obviously objects. The king decides the crow is right, because reasons. He is then convinced he was wrong by a jackal. In no part of that did any logic or reason occur and I'm angry just thinking about it.
Apparently a good way to get out of trouble is to confuse whoever is holding you, forcing them to go to their master for help, and then simply leaving. Good to know.  "Your friend's a learned goose," is now my favorite insult.


The genius who thinks crows marry swans. Link


Bibliography: The Adventures of the Punjab Hero Raja Rasalu by Charles Swynnerton Link

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