And him, my noblest lord, I deem

In valour, power, and might supreme.”

As from her eyes the waters ran,

The Vánar chief again began:

“Yea, Ráma, when he hears my tale,

Will with our hosts these walls assail.

Or I myself, O Queen, this day

Will bear thee from the fiend away,

Will lift thee up, and take thee hence

To him thy refuge and defence;