track is broad, as if from the sudden gush, and then the drops become clotted, and at wider intervals; next, a few drops are seen, scattered among the stones in a broken line, and then they are full of insects on the level ground.
Queen (with alarm).
O king! this man, coming hither hastily, with his face flushed, appears troubled, and fills my heart with alarm. Let us ascertain who he is.
King.
As the queen says. (Listening; with joy, and smiling.) O queen! cease from sorrow. Assuredly this crest-jewel must be his, let fall on this spot by some bird, who snatched it from his head, thinking from its colour that it was a piece of flesh.
Queen (joyfully, embracing Malayavatí).
O thou saved from widowhood, be calm. Such a form as this was not made to suffer the pains of widowhood.
Malayavatí (with joy).
O mother! it must be then through the efficacy of thy blessing.
[Falls at her feet.
King (to Śankhachúda).
My child, what is the matter?
Śankhachúda.
My throat being obstructed with tears through the excess of my grief, I am totally unable to tell you.