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THE KING OF
ask you what happened. I have just realised that no hand can really give the greatest of gifts. Still, let me hear all.
Rohini
When I gave the King those flowers, he did not appear to understand anything.
Sudarshana
You don't say so? He did not understand!
Rohini
No; he sat there like a doll, without uttering a single word. I think he did not want to show that he understood nothing, so he just held his tongue.
Sudarshana
Fie on me! My shamelessness has been justly punished. Why did you not bring back my flowers?
