Gaffer. What is there to be sad for, my child, even were you to stay at home?
Amal. It isn't sad. When they shut me in here first I felt the day was so long. Since the King's Post Office I like it more and more being indoors, and as I think I shall get a letter one day, I feel quite happy and then I don't mind
being quiet and alone. I wonder if I shall make out what'll be in the King's letter?
Gaffer. Even if you didn't wouldn't it be enough if it just bore your name?
[Madhav enters]
Madhav. Have you any idea of the trouble you've got me into, between you two?
Gaffer. What's the matter?
Madhav. I hear you've let it get rumored about that the King has planted his office here to send messages to both of you.
Gaffer. Well, what about it?
Madhav. Our headman Panchanan has had it told to the King anonymously.