cool of the soft green mosses thick on the black and dripping
stone, kisses your eyes to sleep. Let me guide you thither.


Arjuna

Not today, beloved.


Chitra

Why not today?


Arjuna

I have heard that a horde of robbers has neared the plains.
Needs must I go and prepare my weapons to protect the frightened
villagers.


Chitra

You need have no fear for them. Before she started on her
pilgrimage, Princess Chitra had set strong guards at all the
frontier passes.


Arjuna