Scene 4

(4th April 1910. The ‘Dupleix’ touches at Pondicherry. Moni and Srinivasachari are moving towards the steamer in a small boat which sways from side to side amid high waves. Their eyes scan the places on the upper deck.)

MONI: (Pointing to two figures) Oh, there, there!

SRINIVASACHARI: Oh, yes, thank God. (His face is lit up.) I will take Aurobindo Babu to his appointed place. You come later with your friend and with the luggage. I shall give the coolie the necessary instructions.