The lady to her lurking-place,

And search the wood from side to side

To know where Sítá loves to bide.

Collect thy thoughts, O royal chief,

Nor yield to unavailing grief.”

Thus Lakshmaṇ, by attention stirred,

To fresh attempts his brother spurred,

And Ráma, as he ceased, began

With Lakshmaṇ's aid each spot to scan.

In eager search their way they took