Scene 19
Part 2: The Ramayan of Valmiki · Act 6: Book 6
Vibhishan's Counsel
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When Raghu's son had owned his claim Down from the air Vibhishan came, And with his four attendants bent At Rama's feet most reverent.
-"O Rama," thus he cried, "in me Vibhishan, Ravan's brother see. By him disgraced thine aid I seek, Sure refuge of the poor and weak. From Lanka, friends, and wealth I fly, And reft of all on thee rely. On thee, the wretch's firmest friend, My kingdom, joys, and life depend."