With circling paces reverent.

By fair Suvela's grassy side

The chiefs of Raghu's race they spied,

Where, shaded by the waving wood,

Vibhishaṇ and Sugríva stood.

A while they rested there and viewed

The Vánars' countless multitude.

Vibhishaṇ with observant eyes

Knew at a glance the giant spies,

And bade the warriors of his train