Why was he sent to Daṇḍak's wild,

Like one who kills an unborn child?”

He questioned thus: and she began

To tell her deeds and crafty plan.

Deceitful-hearted, fond, and blind

As is the way of womankind:

“No Bráhman's wealth has Ráma seized,

No dame his wandering fancy pleased;

His very eyes he ne'er allows

To gaze upon a neighbour's spouse.