Canto LXXIV. Ráma With The Axe. Soon as the night had reached its close The hermit Viśvámitra rose; To both the kings he bade adieu And to the northern hill withdrew. Ayodhyá's lord of high renown Received farewell,and sought his town. Then as each daughter left her bower King Janak gave a splendid dower, Rugs,precious silks,a warrior force, Cars,elephants,and foot,and horse, Divine to see and well arrayed; And many a skilful tiring-maid, And many a young and trusty slave The father of the ladies gave. Silver and coral,gold and pearls He gave to his beloved girls. These precious gifts the