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

Act IV ] 38 pp 52-53
QUEEN.—(With joy.) It is a favour to me.
VIDU.—At the time of such good fortune, this must
be done in this royal palace—(Pointing to the KING and
acting playing on the lute) worship of the Preceptor,
(showing his sacred thread) honour to a Brahmana ;
(indicating ARANYIKA) and the release of all in
custody.
KING —(Aside, with a fillip) Well done, friend, well
done !
VIDU —Madam, how is it that you do not pass any
orders in this case.
VASAVA —(Looking at SAMKRITYANI, with a smile)
The knave has, indeed, got Aranyaká out of prison.
SAMKR —What is the use of keeping the girl in
custody ?
VASAVA —Just as your reverence likes.
SAMKR —If so, I myself will go and set her free.
(Exit)
CHAMBERLAIN —Here is another message sent by
Drdhavarman—By your favour everything has been
accomplished as desired. So this my life is yours (at
your disposal), you have the right to use it as you please.
(The KING remains with his face hung down through
modesty)
VIJAYASENA.—Sire, it is not possible at all to describe
the great affection Drdhavarman feels for Your Majesty.
CHAMBERLAIN —(Continuing) And although pain was
caused to me that there was no alliance formed with
you on account of the loss of my daughter, Priyadarsiká,
who was affianced to you, still the same has been
removed by you as the husband of Vásavadattá.
VASAVA —(Tearfully) Noble chamberlain, how was
my cousin lost ?
CHAMBERLAIN —Princess, when in the course of the
attack by the accursed Kalinga the inmates of the
harem had fled here and there I took her who was
fortunately seen by me, and thinking—'It is no longer
advisable to stay here now', started to come to