Note 103 — THE TWO SISTERS WHO ENVIED THEIR CADETTE.[98]
Richard Francis Burton translation
Hind. Chhuchhundar (Sorex cærulescens) which occurs repeatedly in verse; e.g., when speaking of low men advanced to high degree, the people say:—
Chhuchhúndar-ke sir-par Chambelí-ka tel.
The Jasmine-oil on the musk-rat’s head.
In Galland the Sultánah is brought to bed of un morceau de bois; and his Indian translator is more consequent. Hahn, as has been seen, also has the mouse but Hahn could hardly have reached Hindostan.