And this the hour to move his mind.

Be bold: the threatened rite prevent,

And force the king from his intent.”

She ceased. So counselled to her bane

Disguised beneath a show of gain,

Kaikeyí in her joy and pride

To Manthará again replied:

“Thy sense I envy, prudent maid;

With sagest lore thy lids persuade.

No hump-back maid in all the earth,