The Sanskrit Drama in its Origin, Development, Theory & Practice c16.s5.27

c16.s5.27

Excellent also is the king’s address ² to the Açoka when made to blossom by the touch of the foot of his young beloved, but more characteristic in his comment,³ inspired by the Vidūṣaka’s ungallant comparison of the fresh beauty of the maiden with the *passée* comeliness of his queen