प्रियदर्शिका नाटिका (सम्राट हर्षवर्धन - चतुरङ्क शास्त्रीय नाटिका सान्वय सटीक)

with Kundalas, their hands with bracelets and their
hair with Swastikas. (4)
There is nothing, indeed, unusual that is to be done
here. Thinking that it is my master's order, I will
simply communicate the remaining part of the king's
order to the Princess.
(Walking about and seeing.) Here has that (princess)
Vâsavadattâ entered the music-hall followed by
Kânchanamâlâ, lute in hand. I will just tell her.
(Walks forth.)
(Enter A'VANTIKA, in VÂSAVADATTA's costume, seated,
and KÂNCHANAMÂ'LÂ, with a lute in her hand).
A'RAN.—Friend, Kânchanamâlâ, why again is the
music-master tarrying even to-day ?
KA'NCH :—Princess, he has seen a crazy fellow ; and
overpowered by wonder at hearing his words he has
stayed there enjoying the fun (lit. laughing at him).
A'RAN.—Maid, well does he ask him. Both are mad
men, as it is said—'The like take pleasure in the like.'
SÂ'MKR—I see that her form is like that of a princess;
so with such a form she is sure to act your part well.
CHAM.—(Advancing) Princess, His Majesty sends word
to you—To-morrow we are sure to hear you playing the
lute. So you should be ready with Ghoshavatî fitted
with new strings.
AR'ANT—Sir, if so, quickly send the music-master.
CHAMB.—Here I send Vatsarâja to you. (Exit).
A'VANT.—Kânchanamâlâ, bring me the lute
(Ghoshavatî). I will just examine its strings.
(KÂ'NCHANAMÂ'LÂ' hands over the lute.)
A'VANTIKA' puts it on her lap and strikes (or, adjusts)
the strings).
(Then enter MANORAMA' having put on VATSARÂJA's
decorations).
MANORAMA'—(To herself) Surely the King tarries.
Is it that Vâsotaka did not tell him, or is he afraid
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