sleep. Yes, music certainly has great charms, if you do not believe me, let me play to you." So saying, he lifted the flute which his teacher had given him, and started to play. Exquisite notes came forth from the instrument, notes of such a plaintive and tender quality as to pluck the heartstrings, forming a melody which was sweet and soporific. The three Brahmins were entranced and soon fell fast asleep. It was not long before Sri Suvarna fell under the same spell. So Phra Abhai Mani sat alone, making immortal music as melodious strains flowed from his magic flute. Now, there lived in those parts a mighty giantess of the sea, whose name was Pisua Samudr. She lived in a palatial cave at the bottom of the ocean, but sometimes came up to see what was going on in the world of men. At that particular moment, she had come up to catch fish for her supper, when she heard enchanting music coming from the shore. She was drawn to it by a spell she was unable to resist, and, creeping stealthily to the beach, looked to see whence it came. She saw a handsome youth playing on a flute, and, at first sight, fell completely in love with him and desired him for her own. Acting on impulse, she strode to where Phra Abhai Mani was seated, and with a force like that of the wind picked him up in her hand. She then ran, plunged into the water, and headed for her cavernous home, with Phra Abhai Mani safely in her grasp. It was remarkable that Phra Abhai Mani survived this ordeal. The shock of being