Their spirit, zeal, and strength increased.

Firm on their feet they stood, and then

Thus Ráma spake, the lord of men:

“By thy dear grace in sorest need

From deadly bonds we both are freed.

To these glad eyes as welcome now

As Aja[960] or my sire art thou.

Who art thou, mighty being? say,

Thus glorious in thy bright array.”

He ceased: the king of birds replied,