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Rh we hear. That [this] our dear friend mayn't cause regret to her kinsfolk, please do so.

King. Gentle lady, to be brief,

Both the Friends. We're satisfied.

[Sakun. (shows joy).

'Priyam. (aside to Anasuya). Anasua, see, see, like a peahen struck by the roar of a cloud, from time to time she gets back her life, our dear friend.

Sakun. O my friends, ask forgiveness from the Ruler of the world for what we, in our unreserved ravings, passing over obeisance, have spoken.

The Two Friends (with a smile). The one that spoke it, let that one ask forgiveness. How has another person transgressed?

Sakun. You should, indeed, most mighty King, pardon this—if, in your absence or not, anything's spoken by anybody.

King (with a smile).

Priyam. O, but with just this much may you be satisfied!