And, round the royal chief arrayed,

With wondering hearts obeisance paid.

Each God the son of Raghu praised,

And cried as loud his voice he raised:

“Turn, King, to fair Ayodhyá speed,

And leave thy friends of Vánar breed.

Thy true devoted consort cheer

After long days of woe and fear.

Bharat, thy loyal brother, see,

A hermit now for love of thee.