Monologue

King Monologue from Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring: An Indian Drama

From Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring: An Indian Drama by Kālidāsa

male · romantic · 1:00 min

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True. The sight of her picture will refresh my soul. Lead the way to the arbour. MÁ (T.) HAVYA. This way, Sire. (Both move on, followed by SÁNUMATÍ. MÁ[T.) HAVYA. Here we are at the jasmine-bower. Look, it has a marble seat, and seems to bid us welcome with its offerings of delicious flowers. You have only to enter and sit down. [ Both enter and seat themselves. SÁNUMATÍ [ (Aside.). I will lean against these young jasmines. I can easily, from behind them, glance at my friend's picture, and will then hasten to inform her of her husband's ardent affection. [ Stands leaning against the creepers.

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30s · anticipation · love · longing · nature · friendship

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