That all may go triumphant hence

Proud of their noble recompense.”

Vibhishaṇ, ready at his call,

With gold and gems enriched them all.

Then Ráma clomb the glorious car

That shone like day's resplendent star.

There in his lap he held his dame

Vailing her eyes in modest shame.

Beside him Lakshmaṇ took his stand,

Whose mighty bow still armed his hand,