Lakshmana, now
no longer angry, entered the apartment. Sugreeva, descending from his seat, welcomed
Lakshmana. "Forgive my
faults," he said. "With Raama's friendship and help I am King today. How can I
ever forget what I owe to the valorous and good Raama? He can destroy his foes without any
help from me. I, with my -armies, can only follow him; that is all. Surely Raavana will
perish. The search for Seeta will soon begin. Do forgive the delay of which I am
guilty."
Lakshmana was pleased. "Raama is your
equal in honour and prowess, none else," he said. "Come with me to Rishyamooka
and give him words of comfort in his grief."
Sugreeva and Lakshmana went in a litter to
Raama and, explaining the arrangements already made, satisfied him. |