Even so, my liege.
KING.
Tell my domestic priest Somaráta to receive the hermits with due honour, according to the prescribed form. He may then himself introduce them into my presence. I will await them in a place suitable for the reception of such holy guests.
CHAMBERLAIN.
Your Majesty's commands shall be obeyed.
[Exit.
KING. [Rising and addressing his WARDER.
Vetravatí, lead the way to the chamber of the consecrated fire[77].
WARDER.
This way, Sire.