The venom of its deadly bite.

Prince Angad marked his angry look,

And every hope his heart forsook.

Then, his large eyes with fury red,

To Angad Lakshmaṇ turned and said:

“Go tell the king that Lakshmaṇ waits

For audience at the city gates,

Whose heart, O tamer of thy foes,

Is heavy with his brother's woes.

Bid him to Ráma's word attend,