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INTRODUCTION. 61 and forsooth you will ere long be in the presence of the king. Erit. Chandrä-Then good-bye. I go as you direct. The palace as Mathurā. The scene—A room in the inner palace. Krisma seated on a throne. Enters Chandrā. Chandrā (aside)— There he is seated. It is good there is none about him. I shall not go direct to his presence. Let me first see if he remembers us. I shall here hide myself behind this door and name Rādhā, and watch what effect it produces on his mind. (Aloud) Blessed is Rādhā, the princess of the Vrindå-groves. Krisna (with a started look descending from the throne)— What do I hear? Who in this Mathură names my beloved Rādhā’ Oh, sweet name! It sheds life-giving drops in the desert of my heart. Who is it that has poured ambrosia into my ears? My senses are delirious with joy! The very name gives me a heaven of delight. The Vrindå-groves now vividly appear before my inner sight. Oh, where is my beloved Rādhā" Where are my father Nanda, my doting mother Jasodā and my comrades? How cruel am I to have forgotten them Fie upon my desire to rule a kingdom! Fie upon this throne! - Once more my soul yearns for the sweet joys of the Vrindå-groves. Who is it that has named her? There is nought I cannot offer to reward the person. Chandrā (aside)— Good. I am convinced he has not forgotten her. Approaches Krisna. Krisna—My poor woman, you look so sad. What is your name * Where is your home and wherefore do you come to me? Chandrà–I once knew, but now remember not my name. Oh, where is my native village? That too I have forgotten. And also the name of my king—the mission that brings me to this palace—all—all I seem to have forgotten. Let me recall. No, my memory is so bad: But I am a poor