Protect with all the vigor of thy mind
The interests of my people; while my bow
Is braced against the enemies of heaven.
MÁTHAVYA.—I obey. [Exit.
MÁTALI.—Ascend, illustrious Prince.
[The King ascends the car. Exeunt.
ACT SEVENTH
Scene.—The Sky
Enter King Dushyanta and Mátali in the car of Indra, moving in the air.
KING.—My good Mátali, it appears to me incredible that I can merit such a mark of distinction for having simply fulfilled the behests of the great Indra.
MÁTALI [smiling].—Great Prince, it seems to me that neither of you is satisfied with himself—