Or strip away the speckled skin,

And then on iron skewers broil

For thy repast the savoury spoil.

Thou on a heap of flowers shalt rest

And eat the meal his hands have dressed,

There shalt thou lie on Pampá's brink,

And Lakshmaṇ's hand shall give thee drink,

Filling a lotus leaf with cool

Pure water from the crystal pool,

To which the opening blooms have lent