These thousand kine, but not alone.

Their herdsmen too, are all thine own.

And wealth beside I give thee: speak,

Thine shall be all thy heart can seek.”

Thus Ráma spake. And Trijaṭ prayed

For means his sacrifice to aid.

And Ráma gave much wealth, required

To speed his offering as desired.

Canto XXXIII. The People's Lament.