Release me from my woe and fear.

From dire distress thy friend to free

Is a high task and worthy thee.”

He spoke, and Raghu's son who knew

All sacred duties men should do.

The friend of justice, void of guile,

Thus answered with a gentle smile:

“Great Vánar, friends who seek my aid

Still find their trust with fruit repaid.

Báli, thy foe, who stole away