From this attempt so wild and vain?
If in the fight his eye he bend
Upon thee, Lord, thy days must end,
So life and bliss and royal sway,
Lost beyond hope, will pass away.
Summon each lord of high estate,
And chief, Vibhishaṇ[490] to debate.
With peers in lore of counsel tried
Consider, reason, and decide
Scan strength and weakness, count the cost,