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Trea. I am come to communicate to the golden ear, that the 

 Princess Manan has been delivered of a son. 



Prince. Then I will forthwith return, and look upon my little 

 son. 



ACT. 



Scene 1st. — The Prince's palace. 



Prince. Gem of my heart, tell me ! tell me, if you are well ! 



Manan. I am well, my lord. 



Prince. [To his lord in waiting. ~] Make known to all the army, 

 that the little prince has received the name of Moung Shory Gyew, 

 [To the princess.~\ Pure leaf of silver, captivating creature, picture of 

 softness and beauty, mother of our babe — stay but for a brief space 

 with your companions, my concubines, in the palace, and I will again 

 be with you in three months. 



Manan. Pray do not be concerned about me, my lord, I will 

 stay here ,- commence your journey, and be true to me. 



Prince. You say well, my rose tree, but it is not my own wish 

 to depart ; I must obediently perform my sire's command ; of course 

 I must not avoid my duty. 



Scene 2nd. — The Prince's palace. Princess, attendants. 

 Manan. Oh, my maids; the little prince is now seven days old, 

 let us place him in the emerald cradle and rock him (to sleep) 



SONG. 



Gently let us rock the swing, 



And hush to sleep the baby king : 

 Palace maidens — softly sing, 



{Chorus) And lull to sleep the baby king, 

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 Coolly let the palace rose 



In his jewell'd couch repose : — 

 Persuasive voices, hither bring, 



{Chorus) And lull to sleep the baby king, 



Scene 3rd. — Palace of Audience. 



King. Oh, wise ministers, who continually wait in my presence 

 like the seven mountains which surround the lake Nandat ! — I have 

 dreamt that the country of Pyentsa was surrounded by my intestines, 

 and that the sun and moon descended from the firmament and fell 

 into my lap. Explain quickly what this means. 



Noble. Oh, king of the golden palace, whose glory is great, the 

 Brahmin Naythoda, whose place is near the throne, will be able to un- 

 derstand the dream. 



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