PRIYAMVADA AND ANASUYA.--We are satisfied by your assurances.
PRIYAMVADA [_glancing on one side_],--See, Anasuya, there is our
favorite little fawn running about in great distress, and turning its
eyes in every direction as if looking for its mother; come, let us help
the little thing to find her.
[_Both move away._]
SAKOONTALA.--Dear friends, dear friends, leave me not alone and
unprotected. Why need you both go?
PRIYAMVADA AND ANASUYA.--Unprotected! when the Protector of the world is
at your side. [_Exeunt._]
SAKOONTALA.--What! have they both really left me?
KING.--Distress not thyself, sweet maiden. Thy adorer is at hand to wait
upon thee.
Oh, let me tend thee, fair one, in the place
Of thy dear friends; and, with broad lotus fans,
Raise cooling breezes to refresh thy frame;
Or shall I rather, with caressing touch,
Allay the fever of thy limbs, and soothe
Thy aching feet, beauteous as blushing lilies?
SAKOONTALA.--Nay, touch me not. I will not incur the censure of those
whom I am bound to respect.
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