He spoke by generous impulse moved,

And Raghu's son his speech approved

Glancing at Lakshmaṇ by his side,

Like Indra in his beauty's pride.

The Vánar monarch saw the pair

Of mighty brothers standing there,

And turned his rapid eye to view

The forest trees that near him grew.

He saw, not far from where he stood,

A Sál tree towering o'er the wood.