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own hand, accompanied with the inquiry about his health and in a way as your sentiment may not be read; the fresh Kankola fruits; and something wonderful which may suggest your art and tenderness." Then Kusumavali said. "O dear friend, do yourself what you think proper." Then Medanalekha brought the painting-board with a brush and said to Kusumavali "My lady, the prince is fond of painting; so let my lady paint here a female swan, who is separated from her proper partner and is therefore anxious to see him." Then understanding the opinion of Madanalekha, she smiled a little and painted the female swan as was advised. Madanalekh also wrote upon it the Dwipadikhanda suggesting the condition (of Kusumavali ).
[67] How may a fine lady-swan not pine away for the sake of union with her lover,-the lady-swan full of anxiety on account of the profusion of fresh love, whose face has grown pale; who herself is lukewarm in desire in catching even a juicy stalk of a lotus; and who has not even set her sight on the cluster of lotuses shaken by the south wind? (127),
Then having taken this painting-board and the present which was previously described, Madanalekha went to the bower of Madhavi-creeper. Knowing her from the retainers, to be the dear friend of Kusumavali, the prince greeted her with respect. Then bowing with confusion to his feet, Madanalekha said, "O son of the great king, you are fond of painting, hence I am sent to know your tidings by princess Kusumavali, who is also fond of painting; besides, this is the fresh nosegay of Priyangu-flowers stitched with her own hands cut of
