My child, may'st thou be the mother of a hero!
THIRD WOMAN.
My child, may'st thou be highly honoured by thy lord!
[Exeunt all the women, excepting GAUTAMÍ, after blessing_ [S']AKOONTALÁ.
PRIYAMVADÁ AND ANASÚYÁ. [Approaching.
Dear [S']akoontalá, we are come to assist you at your toilet, and may a blessing attend it!
[S']AKOONTALÁ.
Welcome, dear friends, welcome. Sit down here.
PRIYAMVADÁ AND ANASÚYÁ.
[Taking the baskets containing the bridal decorations, and sitting down.