FROM HANS!. 445 



" Lanka the prince of demons who has obtained a boon from contemplat- 

 " ing the lotus foot of Raoia, the pearl of the line of Raghu, thus confident- 

 " ly and respectfully addresses the fortunate Kilhana divinely seated, 

 " broad-chested, strong-armed, whose festivals are far-famed, and who by 

 " his unsullied glory has enlightened the three worlds." 



8th. " The object was (the completion of) the bridge intended for bat- 

 " tie; and we both were in assistance with the warrior chiefs of the monkies 

 " and bears accoutred, day and night, and on which account Rama having 

 V made five cities, presented me with this necklace and you have written on 

 " a leaf signed with your own hand the magnificence of your city." 



9th. Oh thou hero ! Hanuman thus writes, "That you possess wonder- 

 « ful valour, and that without a doubt the illustrious prince Prithivi Raja is 

 << Rama." 



10th. " Being born in the line of Guhilanta, your essential nature is of 

 " this kind. In this Kali Yuga, no one is attached to truth or morality." 



11th. For as "Oh hero, when conquering nations, you first slew the 

 " forces of your foes, and then throwing your arms round the neck of their 

 " leader, seated on a mailed horse, held him fast. But it is unseemly to 

 " state all this before you, for it is improper to detail the beauty, learning, 

 " prosperity, eminence or misfortunes of the great." 



12th. "By thee, best of Kshetriyas, is possessed strength, enriched with 

 " splendour (which has) rooted up, and then reinstated (your enemies) and 

 " a mass of unsullied fame (which shall last) as long as the celestial mov- 

 " ing sun shall shine, as long as the winds and firmament, the earth and 

 " sea remain." 



13th. " "What is the use of repetition: listen to my true words, Either ac- 

 <c cept Lanka, or give me safety." 



