The consonants are generally pronounced as in English, but _g_ has
always the sound of _g_ in _gun, give_, never of _g_ in _gin. S_ with
the accent over it (s) has the sound of _s_ in _sure_, or of the last
_s_ in _session_.
SAKOONTALA
PROLOGUE
Benediction
Isa preserve you! he who is revealed
In these eight forms by man perceptible--
Water, of all creation's works the first;
The fire that bears on high the sacrifice
Presented with solemnity to heaven;
The Priest, the holy offerer of gifts;
The Sun and Moon, those two majestic orbs,
Eternal marshallers of day and night;
The subtle Ether, vehicle of sound,
Diffused throughout the boundless universe;
The Earth, by sages called "The place of birth
Of all material essences and things";
And Air, which giveth life to all that breathe.
STAGE-MANAGER [_after the recitation of the benediction, looking towards
the tiring-room._]--Lady, when you have finished attiring yourself, come
this way.
ACTRESS [_entering._]--Here I am, Sir; what are your commands?
STAGE-MANAGER.
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