रत्नावली नाटिका (सम्राट हर्षवर्धन - शास्त्रीय नाटिका रत्न सम्पूर्ण ४ अङ्क सान्वय सटीक)

260 रत्नावली
King—(Looking wistfully) See my love, the lord of the
night, being deprived of his entire wealth of radiance through
your face, now stands upon the mountain-crest scattering his
rays upwards as if with a view to taking vengeance (upon
you). 12.
But, my beloved, rising up has he not displayed his foolish-
ness? For,—
Does not your countenance put to shade the beauty of the
lotus? Does it not diffuse delight to the eyes? Does it not
cause the increase (swelling) of the influence of the fish-
bannered god (or of ocean)? Now, inspite of the existence
of your moon-like face, there arises another moon. If there
is (in him) any pride of (possessing the) nectar, the same
is also here in your lips. (Attempts to kiss)
Vásavadattá—(Throwing off her veil with anger) My lord,
believe me still to be Ságariká truly ! You have your heart
agitated with the thought of Ságariká and consequently
behold Ságarika in everything !
King—(Looking with wonder—apart) Oh fie! Alas, how
now, it is Queen Vásavanattá herself ! What is this, my
friend !
Jester—(Sorrowfully) My friend, what more? My life is in
jeopardy now.
King—(Sitting down with folded hands) My beloved
Vásavadattá, be pleased, be pleased,
Vásavadattá—( Shedding tears—facing him ) My lord,
address not thus to me. These words are in reference to
another woman.
Jester—(To himself) What shall I now think out (manu-
facture)? Well, let it be thus. (Aloud) Nay, madam, you
are of a noble nature; so it behoves you to forgive this first
offence of my dear friend.