रत्नावली नाटिका (सम्राट हर्षवर्धन - शास्त्रीय नाटिका रत्न सम्पूर्ण ४ अङ्क सान्वय सटीक)

द्वितीयोऽङ्कः 137 ancient times Lakshmana and the heroic monkey-soldiers who were wounded by Meghanáda, were restored to their lives by smelling the celebrated drug of good qualities. 5. So, lead the way, so that these eyes may, this day, obtain the fruit of their formation (lit, we may reap the fruits of possessing our eyes) by having a sight of it. Vasantaka. ( With pride) Come this way, Sire ! King. Proceed in front. (Both walk round with pride) Vasantaka. (Hears with alarm and turning back catches hold of the hands of the King in haste) My friend, let us run away. King. Why ? Vasantaka. There is a goblin on yonder Vakula tree. King—Away, simpleton ! go on in full confidence. How should any such being have power in this place ? Vasantaka. It speaks quite distinctly if you disbelieve me, then advance and listen yourself. King. (Does so and hears) As the (voice) is distinct and sweet on account of its feminine characteristic and not deep (resounding) owing to (its) being of a small volume (lit. size ), I think she is a female parrot (Sáriká.) 6. (Looking up and observing minutely) Oh, it is a Sáriká. Vasantaka. (Thinking) How now, is it truly a female parrot ( Sáriká ) ? King. (Smiling) yes, my friend ! Vasantaka. My friend, you have got frightened, so you fancy a starling to be a goblin. King. Out on you, blockhead ! you are accusing (lit. imposing on) me of what you yourself have done. Vasantaka. Well, if it be so, then please do not interfere with me (Holds up the staff in anger) you impertinent bird