[573] Then King Pasenadi of Kosala, after the meal, having finished his morning meal, approached the Blessed One; having approached, he paid homage to the Blessed One and sat down to one side. Seated to one side, King Pasenadi of Kosala said this to the Blessed One: "Venerable sir, the sister Somā and the sister Sakulā bow their heads at the feet of the Blessed One and ask whether he is free from affliction and free from ailment, whether he is nimble and strong and dwelling at ease."
"But, great king, could the sister Somā and the sister Sakulā not obtain some other messenger?"
"Venerable sir, the sister Somā and the sister Sakulā heard: 'Today, it seems, King Pasenadi of Kosala, after the meal, having finished his morning meal, will approach the Blessed One to see him.' Then, venerable sir, the sister Somā and the sister Sakulā approached me while the meal was being served and said this: 'In that case, great king, bow your head in our name too at the feet of the Blessed One, and ask whether he is free from affliction and free from ailment, whether he is nimble and strong and dwelling at ease, saying: "The sister Somā and the sister Sakulā bow their heads at the feet of the Blessed One and ask whether he is free from affliction and free from ailment, whether he is nimble and strong and dwelling at ease."'"
"May the sister Somā and the sister Sakulā be happy, great king."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.