It was the most beautiful bird anyone had ever seen in all of India. The moment Devi's father saw it he made up his mind to capture it. He knew the bird would bring glory to their town.
The gentle creature was not had to catch. But no matter how lavishly it was fed, how royally caged, the beautiful bird grew sadder and thinner each day. Wise men and doctors seemed unable to help, but an old sea captain said he knew what to do. His cure would be costly, however....
