Sugríva's hand he seized and pressed

And, transport beaming from his eye,

Held to his heart his new ally.

In wanderer's weed disguised no more,

His proper form Hanúmán wore.

Then, wood with wood engendering,[554] came

Neath his deft hands the kindled flame.

Between the chiefs that fire he placed

With wreaths of flowers and worship graced.

And round its blazing glory went