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

324 रत्नावली Eng. Trans. Susangatá—She herself, despaired of life, left with me this jewel-neclace saying, 'Present it to the worthy Vasantaka.' Pray accept it. Vasantaka—(Covering his ears—piteously and with tearful eyes) Excuse me, my hand does not stretch out to take this (sad offer) in such circumstances. (Both weep) Susangatá—(With folded hands) Please favour her by accepting this. Vasantaka—(Reflecting) Or, bring it (to me). By this I shall relieve the mind of my dear friend the King afflicted with the seperation from Ságariká. (Susangatá gives the necklace to Vasantaka) Vasantaka—(Accepts and looks with wonder) Madam, whence again, came such an ornament? Susangatá—Sir, I too asked her about it out of curiosity. Vasantaka—And what replied she? Susangatá—She looked up, sighed and said—'Susangatá, what is the use of these tales now'—and then burst into tears. Vasantaka—Indeed, she did disclose the matter by that. This ornament which is inaccessible to the people of the ordinary run, indicates that she surely belongs to some highly distinguished family. Susangatá, where is my dear friend now? Susangatá—Worthy sir, His Majesty went out of the Queen's apartment and went to the crystal alcove. Do you go (to him now). I must to go to attend Her Majesty. (Both exeunt) Here ends the Interlude. (ततः प्रविशति चासनस्थो राजा) राजा—(विचिन्त्य) सव्याजैः शपथैः प्रियेण वचसा चित्तानुवृत्त्याधिकं वैलक्ष्येण परेण पादपतनैर्वाक्यैः सखीनां मुहुः।