And to my words make no reply.

Ah my beloved, good and brave,

Bold to attack and strong to save,

Fate is Sugríva's thrall, and we

In him our lord and master see.

Lo, by thy bed, a mournful band,

Thy Vánar chiefs lamenting stand.

O hear thy nobles' groans and cries,

O mark thy Angad's weeping eyes,

O list to my entreaties, break