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

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

male · dramatic · 1:05 min

Here, my good friend, take the picture and conceal it. My attentions to the Queen have made her presumptuous. She will be here in a minute. MÁ (T.) HAVYA. Conceal the picture! conceal myself, you mean. (Getting up and taking the picture.) The Queen has a bitter draught in store for you, which you will have to swallow, as (S') iva did the poison at the Deluge (96). When you are well quit of her, you may send and call me from the Palace of Clouds (97), where I shall take refuge. [ (Exit, running.). SÁNUMATÍ. [ (Aside.). Although the King's affections are transferred to another object, yet he respects his previous attachments. I fear his love must be somewhat fickle. VETRAVATÍ. [ Entering with a despatch in her hand. Victory to the King!

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