The boldest sinner and the worst.

O let thy right-instructing speech

Console my heart and wisely teach.”

Like some sad elephant who stands

Fast sinking in the treacherous sands,

Thus Báli raised despairing eyes;

Then spake again with sobs and sighs:

“Not for myself, O King, I grieve,

For Tárá or the friends I leave,

As for sweet Angad, my dear son,