To him who saves in hour of need,

And tell him famed in distant lands

That suppliant here Vibhishaṇ stands.”

The Rákshas ceased: Sugríva hied

To Raghu's noble son and cried:

“A stranger from the giant host,

Borne o'er the sea, has reached the coast;

A secret foe, he comes to slay,

As owls attack their heedless prey.

'Tis thine, O King, in time of need