KING.

The rites of hospitality are already performed; your truly kind
words are the best offering I can receive.

PRIYAMVADÁ.

At least be good enough, gentle Sir, to sit down awhile, and rest
yourself on this seat shaded by the leaves of the Sapta-parna
tree[26].

KING.

You, too, must all be fatigued by your employment.

ANASÚYÁ.

Dear [S']akoontalá, there is no impropriety in our sitting by the
side of our guest; come, let us sit down here.

[_All sit down together_.

[S']AKOONTALÁ. [_Aside_.

How is it that the sight of this made me sensible of emotions
inconsistent with religious vows?

KING. [_Gazing at them all By turns_.