The spoiler of our golden town.”

But sage Vibhishaṇ strove to calm

The chieftains' fury; palm to palm

He joined in lowly reverence, pressed[915]

Before them, and the throng addressed:

“Dismiss the hope of conquering one

So stern and strong as Raghu's son.

In due control each sense he keeps

With constant care that never sleeps.

Whose daring heart has e'er conceived