And how thy mournful chance befell.

Say why the giant stole my dame:

What have I done that he could blame?

What fault in me has Rávaṇ seen

That he should rob me of my queen?

How looked the lady's moon-bright cheek?

What were the words she found to speak?

His strength, his might, his deeds declare:

And tell the form he loves to wear.

To all my questions make reply: