The Vánars' headlong flight was stayed.

A little while Vibhishaṇ eyed

The brothers fallen side by side.

His giant fingers wet with dew

Across the heroes' eyes he drew,

Still on the pair his sad look bent,

And spoke these word in wild lament:

“Ah for the mighty chiefs brought low

By coward hand and stealthy blow!

Brave pair who loved the open fight,