Canto X. Sugríva's Story.

“I strove to soothe and lull to rest

The fury of his troubled breast:

“Well art thou come, dear lord,” I cried.

“By whose strong arm thy foe has died.

Forlorn I languished here, but now

My saviour and defence art thou.

Once more receive this regal shade[565]

Like the full moon in heaven displayed;