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Princess, what does all this mean?

I cannot remain in his neighbourhood, so come away. We will go elsewhere.

[She wishes to rise.

Alas! she is scared. Shall I keep her just for a moment, as I do any learning that I may have read?

Where would be the harm of it?

O lady! why this behaviour of yours in such a grove as this, that a guest just arrived is not favoured by you with a single word?

Her eye seems pleased. I will speak to her. (Aloud.) O princess, the Brahman speaks fittingly. Good behaviour towards guests is becoming in you. Why, then, do you stand as if distraught in your behaviour towards so distinguished a one; or rather, remain so if you will,—I will do what is seemly. (Addressing the hero.) Welcome to your highness! by occupying this seat, let your highness add beauty to the spot.

Friend, she says well. Let us sit down here and rest for a moment.