KING.--Receive it back, as the beautiful twining plant receives again
its blossom in token of its reunion with the spring.
SAKOONTALA.--Nay; I can never more place confidence in it. Let my
husband retain it.
_Enter Matali_.
MATALI.--I congratulate your Majesty. Happy are you in your reunion with
your wife: happy are you in beholding the face of your son.
KING.--Yes, indeed. My heart's dearest wish has borne sweet fruit. But
tell me, Matali, is this joyful event known to the great Indra?
MATALI [_smiling_].--What is unknown to the gods? But come with me,
noble Prince, the divine Kasyapa graciously permits thee to be presented
to him.
KING.--Sakoontala, take our child and lead the way. We will together go
into the presence of the holy Sage.
SAKOONTALA.--I shrink from entering the august presence of the great
Saint, even with my husband at my side.
KING.--Nay; on such a joyous occasion it is highly proper. Come, come; I
entreat thee. [_All advance_.
_Kasyapa is discovered seated on a throne with his wife Aditi_.
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