Neglected, and with dust o'erspread,

As from the flood with sigh and pant

Comes forth the husband elephant?

The men who make the woods their home

Shall see the long-armed hero roam

Roused from his bed, though lord of all,

In semblance of a friendless thrall.

Janak's dear child who ne'er has met

With aught save joy and comfort yet,

Will reach to-day the forest, worn