The bridge that spans the foaming flood,

The city red with giants' blood;

The hosts by King Sugríva led

Who wisely counselled, fought and bled;

Vibhishaṇ's love, our guide and stay—

All these are crowned with fruit to-day.

But, lady, 'twas not love for thee

That led mine army o'er the sea.

'Twas not for thee our blood was shed,

Or Lanká filled with giant dead.