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PERSONS.

Kasyapa (Kassava,—Sire Drinkjuice), Divine Hermit, father of Kanva, son of Marichi; also called Maricha (Maria, i.e. Marichi-son).

Galava (Galaa,—Brother Melter), a pupil of Kasyapa.

Other Hermits, Hermit Boys.

(b)

Speakers of high-class Prakrit:

Sarvadamana (Savvadamana,—Prince Tameall) or Bharata (Bharada,—King Feeder), son of Dushyanta by Sakuntala.

Mathavya (Madhavva,—Jester Priestly), the King's Jester.

Reivataka (Readaa,—Porter Gaingold), the King's Porter.

Karabhaka (Karahaa,—Messenger Elephantling), a Messenger of the Queen-Mother.

Mitravasu (Mittavasu,—Inspector Friendwealth), Head of the Town Police, referred to as the "King's Brother-in-law."

(c) Speakers of low-class Prakrit:

Suchaka (Suaa,—Constable Informer),

Constables

Januka (Janua,—Constable Kneebad)

Kumbhilaka' (Kumbhilaa,—Master Burglar), a Fisherman.

Women (all speakers of high-class Prakrit):—

Sakuntala (Saundala,—Sister Birdslove), foster-daughter of Kanva, afterwards Queen of Dushyanta.

Anasuya (Anasua,—Sister Nospite),

Maiden-friends of Sakuntala.

Priyamvada (Piamvada,—Sister Sweettongue)

Goutami (Godami,—Madam Cowlikeson), a Holy Matron of Kanva's Hermitage.

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