Drew near to Ráma's leafy shed,

He saw that queller of the foe

Stand ready with his ordered bow.

He saw, and burning at the view

His clanging bow he raised and drew,

And bade his driver urge apace

His car to meet him face to face.

Obedient to his master's hest

His eager steeds the driver pressed

On to the spot where, none to aid,