The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 2 - 91

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91Canto XCI. Bharadvája's Feast.Soon as he saw the prince's mind To rest that day was well inclined, He sought Kaikeyí's son to please With hospitable courtesies. Then Bharat to the saint replied: “Our wants are more than satisfied. The gifts which honoured strangers greet, And water for our weary feet Hast thou bestowed with friendly care, And every choice of woodland fare.” Then Bharadvája spoke, a smile Playing upon his lips the while: “I know, dear Prince, thy friendly mind Will any fare sufficient find, But gladly would I entertain And banquet all thine armed train: Such is my earnest wish: