Young plantain shivers in the gale.

When Ráma saw Virádha clasp

Fair Sítá in his mighty grasp,

Thus with pale lips that terror dried

The hero to his brother cried:

“O see Virádha's arm enfold

My darling in its cursed hold,—

The child of Janak best of kings,

My spouse whose soul to virtue clings,

Sweet princess, with pure glory bright,