And honoured all and gifts bestowed.

Then, splendid in his king's attire,

He viewed them, as the general Sire,

In glory of a God arrayed,

Looks on the creatures he has made.

But Kekaya's king he called not then

For haste, nor Janak, lord of men;

For after to each royal friend

The joyful tidings he would send.

Mid crowds from distant countries met