ANASÚYÁ. [Re-entering with the perfumed unguents in her hand.
Come along then, Priyamvadá; I am ready to go with you.
[They walk away.
PRIYAMVADÁ. [Looking.
See! there sits [S']akoontalá, her locks arranged even at this early hour of the morning. The holy women of the hermitage are congratulating her, and invoking blessings on her head, while they present her with wedding-gifts and offerings of consecrated wild-rice. Let us join them.
[They approach.
[S']AKOONTALÁ is seen seated, with women surrounding her, occupied in the manner described.
FIRST WOMAN. [To [S']AKOONTALÁ.
My child, may'st thou receive the title of 'Chief-queen,' and may thy husband delight to honour thee above all others!