Sakoontala or the Lost Ring - An Indian Drama by Kalidasa
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That serve to bruise the fruit of IngudÃ[15].
The gentle roe-deer, taught to trust in man, Unstartled hear our voices. On the paths Appear the traces of bark-woven vests[16] Borne dripping from the limpid fount of waters. And mark! Laved are the roots of trees by deep canals [17], Whose glassy waters tremble in the breeze; The sprouting verdure of the leaves is dimmed By dusky wreaths of upward curling smoke From burnt oblations; and on new-mown lawns Around our car graze leisurely the fawns. CHARIOTEER. I observe it all. KING. [_Advancing a little further_. The inhabitants of this sacred retreat must not be disturbed. Stay the chariot, that I may alight. CHARIOTEER. The reins are held in. Your Majesty may descend. KING. [_Alighting_. |
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