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THE KING OF

answers vaguely, and says she cannot say—she saw him through a veil, faintly and obscurely. But if he is the best among men, how can I sit still without seeing him?

Surangama

Do you not feel a faint breeze blowing?

Sudarshana

A breeze? Where?

Surangama

Do you not smell a soft perfume?

Sudarshana

No, I don't.

Surangama

The large door has opened . . . he is coming; my King is coming in.