Who read the stars and ply the spade,

And mimes and minstrels hither bring,

And damsels trained to dance and sing.”

Then to the learned men he said,

In many a page of Scripture read:

“Be yours each rite performed to see

According to the king's decree.

And stranger Bráhmans quickly call

To this great rite that welcomes all.

Pavilions for the princes, decked