[S']AKOONTALÁ. [Placing her hand on her bosom. Aside.
O my heart, why this throbbing? Remember thy lord's affection, and take courage.
PRIEST. [Advancing.
These holy men have been received with all due honour. One of them has now a message to deliver from his spiritual superior. Will your Majesty deign to hear it?
KING.
I am all attention.
HERMITS. [Extending their hands.
Victory to the King!
KING.
Accept my respectful greeting.