Mitrávasu (to himself).
It is well said. He will not disobey his parents. His father dwells here in the precinct of Gaurí. So I will go there, and cause Malayavatí to be accepted for him by his father.
Mitrávasu.
Assuredly the prince knows best, who has refused us after we have opened our hearts.
Malayavatí (laughing angrily).
How! Mitrávasu still talks with him, though humbled by rejection!
Malayavatí (to herself, looking at herself with tears).
What is the use of still supporting this body of mine, defiled by ill-fortune, filled with excessive woe! I will hang myself to yonder Aśoka tree with this Atimukta creeper, and so put an end to my life. So it shall be. (Aloud, with a meaningless smile.) Girl, just see whether Mitrávasu has gone or not, so that I, too, may depart.
Girl
(having gone a few steps, and looking back: to herself).
I see that she has some intention different to her words; so I will not go, but, concealed here, will see what she intends to do.
Malayavatí
(looking all round, and taking the noose, with tears).
O revered Gaurí! since your promise has not been
