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

Act IV ] 38 pp 52-53 QUEEN.—(With joy.) It is a favour to me. VIDU.—At the time of such good fortune, this must be done in this royal palace—(Pointing to the KING and acting playing on the lute) worship of the Preceptor, (showing his sacred thread) honour to a Brahmana ; (indicating ARANYIKA) and the release of all in custody. KING —(Aside, with a fillip) Well done, friend, well done ! VIDU —Madam, how is it that you do not pass any orders in this case. VASAVA —(Looking at SAMKRITYANI, with a smile) The knave has, indeed, got Aranyaká out of prison. SAMKR —What is the use of keeping the girl in custody ? VASAVA —Just as your reverence likes. SAMKR —If so, I myself will go and set her free. (Exit) CHAMBERLAIN —Here is another message sent by Drdhavarman—By your favour everything has been accomplished as desired. So this my life is yours (at your disposal), you have the right to use it as you please. (The KING remains with his face hung down through modesty) VIJAYASENA.—Sire, it is not possible at all to describe the great affection Drdhavarman feels for Your Majesty. CHAMBERLAIN —(Continuing) And although pain was caused to me that there was no alliance formed with you on account of the loss of my daughter, Priyadarsiká, who was affianced to you, still the same has been removed by you as the husband of Vásavadattá. VASAVA —(Tearfully) Noble chamberlain, how was my cousin lost ? CHAMBERLAIN —Princess, when in the course of the attack by the accursed Kalinga the inmates of the harem had fled here and there I took her who was fortunately seen by me, and thinking—'It is no longer advisable to stay here now', started to come to