[_Points to Sakoontala_.
KING [_turning to Sakoontala_].--I trust all is well with your
devotional rites?
[_Sakoontala stands confused and silent_.
ANASUYA.--All is well, indeed, now that we are honored by the reception
of a distinguished guest. Dear Sakoontala, go, bring from the hermitage
an offering of flowers, rice, and fruit. This water that we have brought
with us will serve to bathe our guest's feet.
KING.--The rites of hospitality are already performed; your truly kind
words are the best offering I can receive.
PRIYAMVADA.--At least be good enough, gentle Sir, to sit down awhile,
and rest yourself on this seat shaded by the leaves of the Sapta-parna
tree.
KING.--You, too, must all be fatigued by your employment.
ANASUYA.--Dear Sakoontala, there is no impropriety in our sitting by the
side of our guest: come, let us sit down here.
[_All sit down together_.
SAKOONTALA [_aside_].--How is it that the sight of this man has made me
sensible of emotions inconsistent with religious vows?
KING [_gazing at them all by turns_].
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