Kalidasa - 6

by Kalidas in English Drama

ACT VI SEPARATION FROM SHAKUNTALA SCENE I In the street before the Palace (Enter the chief of police, two policemen, and a man with his hands bound behind his back.) The two policemen (striking the man). Now, pickpocket, tell ...Read Morewhere you found this ring. It is the king's ring, with letters engraved on it, and it has a magnificent great gem. Fisherman (showing fright). Be merciful, kind gentlemen. I am not guilty of such a crime. First policeman. No, I suppose the king thought you were a pious Brahman, and made you a present of it. Fisherman. Listen, please. Read Less