KING.
[S']akoontalá, take our child and lead the way. We will together go into the presence of the holy Sage.
[S']AKOONTALÁ.
I shrink from entering the august presence of the great Saint, even with my husband at my side.
KING.
Nay; on such a joyous occasion it is highly proper. Come, come; I entreat thee.
[All advance.
KA[S']YAPA is discovered seated on a throne with his wife ADITI.
KA[S']YAPA.
[Gazing at DUSHYANTA. To his wife.