Rising the next morning, Ushasti said to her: 'Alas, if we could only get some food, we might gain a little wealth. The king here is going to offer a sacrifice, he should choose me for all the priestly offices.'

In plain words: The next morning Ushasti wishes aloud for a little food so he would have the strength to earn some money. He knows the local king is holding a big sacrifice and hopes to be hired as its priest.