Canto XI.The Sacrifice Decreed. The Dewy Season85came and went; The spring returned again: Then would the king,with mind intent, His sacrifice ordain. He came to Rishyaśring,and bowed To him of look divine, And bade him aid his offering vowed For heirs,to save his line. Nor would the youth his aid deny: He spake the monarch fair, And prayed him for that rite so high All requisites prepare. The king to wise Sumantra cried Who stood aye ready near; “Go summon quick each holy guide, To counsel and to hear.” Obedient to his lord's behest Away Sumantra sped, And brought Vaśishṭha