Yudhájit[358] and Sumantra, all

The truthful and the virtuous call.”

He ended: soon a mighty sound

Of thickening tumult rose around,

As to the hall they bent their course

With car, and elephant, and horse,

The people all with glad acclaim

Welcomed Prince Bharat as he came:

E'en as they loved their king to greet,

Or as the Gods Lord Indra[359] meet.