Wast ordered by the queen but now.

Come, tell me why my mandate laid

Upon thee thus is disobeyed.

Away! and Ráma hither bring;

I sleep not: make no tarrying.”

Thus gave the king command anew:

Sumantra from his lord withdrew;

With head in lowly reverence bent,

And filled with thoughts of joy, he went.

The royal street he traversed, where