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Turret of the Royal Palace. Sudarshana and her friend Rohini

Sudarshana

You may make mistakes, Rohini, but I cannot be mistaken: am I not the Queen? That, of course, must be my King.

Rohini

He who has conferred such high honour upon you cannot be long in showing himself to you.

Sudarshana

His very form makes me restless like a caged bird. Did you try well to ascertain who he is?

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