The courage of a warrior in the field,

A woman's tender pity to the weak—

All these were centred in the royal youth.

His arrows killed full many a beast that wrought

Dread havoc on the cattle of the poor.

Such was the famous prince of Panchala.

The people, they were all true men and good,

Their ruler they adored, for by their God

He was ordained to rule their native land.

They freely to their king made known their wants,