himself. Aside_.

Ah! a lover's feelings betray themselves by his gestures.

When I would fain have stayed the maid, a sense
Of due decorum checked my bold design;
Though I have stirred not, yet my mien betrays
My eagerness to follow on her steps.

PRIYAMVADÁ.

[_Holding [S']AKOONTALÁ back_.

Dear [S']akoontalá, it does not become you to go away in this
manner.

[S']AKOONTALÁ. [_Frowning_.

Why not, pray?

PRIYAMVADÁ.

You are under a promise to water two more shrubs for me. When you
have paid your debt, you shall go, and not before.

[_Forces her to turn back_.

KING.

Spare her this trouble, gentle maiden. The exertion of watering