They say that his wife, the daughter of the foreman of a guild belonging to Ayodhyá [98], has just completed the ceremonies usual upon such expectations.

KING.

The unborn child has a title to its father's property. Such is my decree. Go, bid my minister proclaim it so.

VETRAVATÍ.

I will, my liege.

[Going.

KING.

Stay a moment.

VETRAVATÍ.

I am at your Majesty's service.