Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Image: Reporting the Spy's Capture

Thai Rubbing from the South Wall of the Temple of Wat Po, Bangkok; Bibhek Uses Magic to Detect the Disguised Demon Shukrasara and Warns Rama; forms complete illustration with 1960.4.65




More information from the Thai Temple Rubbings website:
Phra Ram is informed of the spy's capture.  After conferring with his brother, he orders that Sukrasan shall not be put to death.  Instead he shall receive only the mild punishment of a beating and then be allowed to return to Longka.  In this way Phra Ram not only demonstrates his clemency but is sure the news of the power and determination of his army shall reach the ears of his adversary.