we hear. That [this] our dear friend mayn't cause regret to her kinsfolk, please do so.
King. Gentle lady, to be brief,
(18) Tho' many mates I do confess,
Two glories of my race there be—
The Earth with ocean for her dress,
And this your maiden-friend by me.
Both the Friends. We're satisfied.
[Sakun. (shows joy).
'Priyam. (aside to Anasuya). Anasua, see, see, like a peahen struck by the roar of a cloud, from time to time she gets back her life, our dear friend.
Sakun. O my friends, ask forgiveness from the Ruler of the world for what we, in our unreserved ravings, passing over obeisance, have spoken.
The Two Friends (with a smile). The one that spoke it, let that one ask forgiveness. How has another person transgressed?
Sakun. You should, indeed, most mighty King, pardon this—if, in your absence or not, anything's spoken by anybody.
King (with a smile).
(18a) Then I'll brook the offence, by thee committed,
If, O round-limb'd, on this bed thy limbs
have prest in,
All of blossom, for killing toil so fitted,
As a near friend, thou dost grant me room
to rest in.
Priyam. O, but with just this much may you be satisfied!
