Assured as they were that eventually they would be reunited in more auspicious circumstances, the lovers parted and Maria returning to Burma.
The day of her departure was especially painful, with tears on all sides, and not only those of the lovers.
Mamia washed her lovers feet with her long and glossy hair before leaving then, with a final embrace, they parted.
Mamia promising to be faithful to their love the prince swearing that he would call her back when times were more propitious.