He would honour this our distinguished guest with an offering of the most precious of his possessions.
[S']AKOONTALÁ.
Go to! you have some silly idea in your minds, I will not listen to such remarks.
KING.
May I be allowed, in my turn, to ask you maidens a few particulars respecting your friend?
PRIYAMVADÁ AND ANASÚYÁ.
Your request, Sir, is an honour.
KING.
The sage Kanwa lives in the constant practice of austerities.
How, then, can this friend of yours be called his daughter?