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

Act III.] 24* pp 34-35 of the Queen? If he comes now it will be a nice thing [Enter the King, and Vidûshaka with his body veiled] KING—The cool-rayed one (moon) does not cause affliction to me just to-day as at first, now only hot sighs do not parch my lip as they did constantly before, just now my mind is not vacant nor are the limbs languid as formerly, and my torment becomes reduced even as the desires of my heart are thought of (as near fulfilment) (5) Friend, did Manoramâ really say—"Since my dear friend is kept even out of the path of the King's sight by the Queen, this is the way to bring about their union To-day at night we are to enact before the Queen the play called Udayanacharita In it Âranyakâ will be Vâsavadattâ and I too Vatsarâja. Everything is to be learnt (acted) according to his own doings So having come and acting his part himself, let him enjoy the pleasure of her company " VIDÛ.—If you do not believe me, here is Manoramâ waiting, wearing your costume So approach her and ask her yourself KING—(Approaching MANORAMA) Manorama, is what Vasantaka says true? MANORAMA—Sire, quite true Decorate yourself with these ornaments (With these words she takes off the ornaments from her person and hands them over to the KING) (The KING puts them on) VIDÛ.—Here, indeed are kings thus made to dance (act) even by a maid servant Oh the importance of business (the object to be achieved)! KING—(Laughing) Fool, this is not the time for joking Silently enter the picture gallery and wait there with Manoramâ beholding our acting (Both act accordingly) A'RANY.—Kâñchanamâlâ, let alone the lute. Just I wish to ask you something