The king of Campa Nakhon had a daughter named Princess Pathumma. She had a beautiful appearance that became the desire of all kings. There were many princes from different countries who asked for her hand. But the king of Campa did not give her to anyone. Later, the Bodhisattva, who was born as the child of a beggar woman in the shape of a Kingka (chameleon) saw Princess Pathumma and fell instantly in love with her. Thus, he asked his mother to go and make a proposal for a marriage. The king replied that, if he (the chameleon) was able to build a golden bridge from the chameleon’s house to the princess’s castle he would give her as his wife.
Colophon:
[The writing of this manuscript] was completed on the third day of the week, at the time of the forenoon horn, nearly lunchtime for monks. I, as a novice, am very hungry. Since I am just a novice, I am not good at rhetoric. I lost concentration when I saw Ms. Fòng walking past. Monks and novices who read this manuscript are suggested using it carefully. Novice Aphichai or Monk Lan. I wrote this manuscript during my stay of assistance to Khruba Luang Sommaṇa at Wat Ban Hong. May the merit derived from writing this manuscript reward me with sharp wisdom. Suvaṇṇa Khang Kham, first fascicle. It can be called green-topped lizard, sharp-tailed animal, or green-maned animal.