Do not hesitate to speak out, my good girl. If you omit to say what is in your mind, you may be sorry for it afterwards.
PRIYAMVADÁ.
Is it not your special office as a King to remove the suffering of your subjects who are in trouble?
KING.
Such is my duty, most assuredly.
PRIYAMVADÁ.
Know, then, that our dear friend has been brought to her present state of suffering entirely through love for you. Her life is in your hands; take pity on her and restore her to health.
KING.
Excellent maiden, our attachment is mutual. It is I who am the most honoured by it.
[S']AKOONTALÁ. [Looking at PRIYAMVADÁ.