In front of Ráma's leafy cot,

And till he yield will leave him not.”

When Bharat saw Sumantra's eye

Looked up to Ráma for reply,

The Prince himself in eager haste

The sacred grass in order placed.

Him great and mighty Ráma, best

Of royal saints, in turn addressed:

“What, Bharat, have I done, that thou

Besiegest me,[394] a suppliant now?