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

pp. 43-50. 35 [ Act IV 'Shall I, being bold, obstruct her (course) standing, before her and smiling, clasp the dear one at the neck ? Or shall I cause her to be delighted by framing a speech couched in hundreds of flattering expressions ? Or shall I remain with folded hands having fallen before the Queen at her feet ? Truly, truly, I know not how the Queen's conciliation is to be effected. (1). Come then; let us go into the Queen's presence. VIDU'.-Go you, yourself. As for me I have come just now having escaped from confinement with difficulty. So I will not go. KING.-(Smiling and clasping him by the neck, makes him turn back by force.) Fool, come on. (Walking round and looking on.) Here is the Queen sitting in the centre of the ivory-chamber. I will approach her. (Approaches abashed). (Vāsavadattā' rises from her seat languidly). Why have you left your seat ? away with this hurry to show respect to me. It is not proper thus to stand for me, O you with your waist wearied (thereby). Why is this person, who is won over by the favour of the mere casting of a glance, made to feel abashed by excessive courtesy ? (2). VĀ'SAVA.-(Closely observing his countenance.) Husband, you are now abashed (in deed) ! KING.-My dear, I am really abashed. For, although my guilt was visibly seen, I am endeavouring to appease you. SĀ'MKRIT.-(Pointing to a seat.) Sire, please sit down. KING.-(Pointing to a seat.) Let the Queen sit here. VĀ'SAVA.-Sits on the ground. KING.-Oh, the Queen has sat on the ground. I too will sit just here. (So sitting on the ground, with folded hands.) Beloved, be pleased, be pleased. Why do you cherish this deep-seated anger, when I have thus bowed to you ? O you with bewitching eyes, you do not knit your brows, but simply weep again and again ; with your T. 4