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78 track is broad, as if from the sudden gush, and then the drops become clotted, and at wider intervals; next, a few drops are seen, scattered among the stones in a broken line, and then they are full of insects on the level ground.

O king! this man, coming hither hastily, with his face flushed, appears troubled, and fills my heart with alarm. Let us ascertain who he is.

As the queen says. (Listening; with joy, and smiling.) O queen! cease from sorrow. Assuredly this crest-jewel must be his, let fall on this spot by some bird, who snatched it from his head, thinking from its colour that it was a piece of flesh.

O thou saved from widowhood, be calm. Such a form as this was not made to suffer the pains of widowhood.

O mother! it must be then through the efficacy of thy blessing.

[Falls at her feet.

My child, what is the matter?

My throat being obstructed with tears through the excess of my grief, I am totally unable to tell you.