MÁ[T.]HAVYA.
To tell you the truth, though I was just now brimful of desire to see her, I have not a drop left since this piece of news about the demons.
KING.
Never fear; you shall keep close to me for protection.
MÁ[T.]HAVYA.
Well, you must be my guardian-angel, and act the part of a very
Vishnu [43] to me.
WARDER. [Entering.
Sire, the chariot is ready, and only waits to conduct you to victory. But here is a messenger named Karabhaka, just arrived from your capital, with a message from the Queen, your mother.
KING. [Respectfully.
How say you? a messenger from the venerable Queen?