And now I see no way but this:

Before his envoy humbly stand

And sue for peace with suppliant hand.

High duty bids a courtier seek

His master's weal, and freely speak.

So by no thought of fear controlled

My speech, O King, is free and bold,

For Ráma, if his anger glow,

Can, with the terrors of his bow

This earth with all the Gods subdue,