प्रियदर्शिका नाटिका (सम्राट हर्षवर्धन - चतुरङ्क शास्त्रीय नाटिका सान्वय सटीक)

pp. 23-25. 17 [ Act III. (Looking on). Here is A'ranyikà entering the plantain- bower on the bank of the pond, saying something to herself. So hiding myself behind a bush I will listen to her unrestrained (free) utterings. (Enter AR'NYIKÁ, seated and acting love-sickness.) AR'ANY.—( Sighing ) My heart, seeking an unobtaina- ble person, why dost thou afflict me ? MANO—This is then the cause of her absent-minded- ness. But what again does she long for? Being attentive I will hear her. AR'ANY.—(With tears), How does the great king, being of a pleasing appearance in that way, thus torment me (now) ! Wonderful, wonderful ! (Sighing) Or rather, this is my misfortune, and not the great king's fault. MANO.—(Fearfully) How now ! the great king himself is the object of her longing ! Noble, dear friend, noble ! Your desire is in accordance with your high-birth. AR'ANY.—To whom, indeed, shall I relate this matter and make the pain of my misery somewhat bearable ? (Reflecting) Or why ! I have my dear friend, Manoramá, who is not different from my heart. But to her even I am not able to tell this through bashfulness. All considered, whence can there be solace to my heart other than death ! MANO.—(With tears) Alas ! alas ! the poor girl's pas- sion has reached its climax. So what shall I do in the matter ? ARANY.—(With longing) This is the spot where, tormented by the bees, I was supported by the great king and comforted in the words—"O timid one, be not afraid ". MANO.—(Joyfully) What ! She also is seen by the king ! Then by all means there is a way for her to live. I will then at once approach her and cheer her up. (Suddenly advancing) Proper, indeed, it is to be bashful even towards one's heart. AR'ANY.—(Bashfully to herself) Oh fie, fie ! Every thing has been heard by her. So it will be quite proper