Thy pleasant tale has charmed me so:

One thing alone I needs must pray,

Before me first thyself array:

Here in thy heavenly raiment shine,

And glad, dear love, these eyes of mine.”

Then like a heavenly Goddess shone

Fair Sítá with that raiment on.

She bowed her to the matron's feet,

Then turned away her lord to meet.

The hero prince with joy surveyed