Still Ráma in the wood abode:

But soon he marked the fear and care

That darkened all the hermits there.

For all who dwelt before the hill

Were sad with dread of coming ill:

Each holy brow was lined by thought,

And Ráma's side they often sought.

With gathering frowns the prince they eyed,

And then withdrew and talked aside.

Then Raghu's son with anxious breast