To slay thee by his arts ensnared.”

Thus urged Sugríva famed for lore

Of moving words, and spoke no more.

Then Ráma thus in turn addressed

The bold Hanúmán and the rest:

“Chiefs of the Vánar legions each

Of you heard Sugríva's speech.

What think ye now in time of fear,

When peril and distress are near,

In every doubt the wise depend