Sent by the king have sought this place,

For he, the pious, just, and true,

In friendly league would join with you.

Know, godlike youths, that I am one

Of his chief lords, the Wind-God's son.

With course unchecked I roam at will,

And now from Rishyamúka's hill,

To please his heart, his hope to speed,

I came disguised in beggar's weed.”

Thus Hanúmán, well trained in lore