Stealing the wife of Ráma, him

With lightning scars on chest and limb.

A mighty host obeys his will

And troops of slaves his palace fill;

His lords of state are wise and true,

Kinsmen has he and retinue.

As thirsty travellers drain the cup,

Thou drinkest deadly poison up.

The rash and careless fool who heeds

No coming fruit of guilty deeds,