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

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

male · defiant · 50 sec

Dost thou presume to disobey? Now hear me:-- An thou but touch the lips of my beloved, Sweet as the opening blossom, whence I quaffed In happier days love's nectar, I will place thee Within the hollow of yon lotus cup, And there imprison thee for thy presumption. MÁ (T.) HAVYA. He must be bold indeed not to show any fear when you threaten him with such an awful punishment. (Smiling, aside.) He is stark mad, that's clear; and I believe, by keeping him company, I am beginning to talk almost as wildly. (Aloud.) Look, it is only a painted bee.

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