THE POET. A written supplication from humanity to the ruler of the universe, formulated by a dreamer.
THE DAUGHTER. To be presented by whom?
THE POET. By Indra's daughter.
THE DAUGHTER. Can you repeat what you have written?
THE POET. I can.
THE DAUGHTER. Speak it then.
THE POET. Better that you do it.
THE DAUGHTER. Where can I read it?
THE POET. In my mind—or here.
[Hands her a roll of paper.