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 tala from the palace. He soon perceives his mistake and becomes love-sick. A picture of Shakoontala is then painted. The king hopes to derive some relief from this likeness.

Your Majesty, here is the picture of our lady.

(gazing at it). It is a beautiful picture. See!
 * A graceful arch of brows above great eyes;
 * Lips bathed in darting, smiling light that flies
 * Reflected from white teeth; a mouth as red
 * As red karkandhu-fruit; love's brightness shed
 * O'er all her face in bursts of liquid charm—
 * The picture speaks, with living beauty warm.

(looking at it). The sketch is