Like Mandar's hill or Meru's height,

Encircled with a blaze of light.

“O come,” he cried, “thy fears dispel,

Nor doubt that I will bear thee well.

Come, in my strength and care confide,

And sit in joy by Ráma's side.”

Again she spake: “I know thee now,

Brave, resolute, and strong art thou;

In glory like the Lord of Fire

With storm-swift feet which naught may tire