And thoughts of kindred feeling woke

In Lakshmaṇ's bosom, as he spoke:

“On to Kishkindhá, on with speed!

Thou, Vánar King, our way shalt lead,

Then challenge Báli forth to fight.

Thy foe who scorns a brother's right.”

They sought Kishkindhá's gate and stood

Concealed by trees in densest wood,

Sugríva, to the fight addressed,

More closely drew his cinctured vest,