_--as at sound of coming rain._ The rejoicing of the peacocks at the approach of rain is very sweetly described in the play of Malati and Madhava, translated by Mr.Wilson.
Ah Malati, how can I bear to contemplate The young Tamala, bowed beneath the weight Of the light rain; the quivering drops that dance Before the cooling gale; the joyful cry That echoes round, as pleased the pea-fowl hail The bow of heaven propitious to their loves .-- p.

108.
In the Cloud Messenger, the Yaksha who addresses the cloud, fears lest it should be delayed by the cry of the peacock-- Or can the peacock's animated hail The bird with lucid eyes, to lure thee fail .-- l.

147.
In another passage, Pleased on each terrace, dancing with delight, The friendly peacock hails thy grateful flight .-- l.

215.] [Footnote 131: p.76.l.19.

_--much and various viands came_.