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Canto XIII.The Sacrifice Finished. The circling year had filled its course, And back was brought the wandering horse: Then upon Sarjú's northern strand Began the rite the king had planned. With Rishyaśring the forms to guide, The Bráhmans to their task applied, At that great offering of the steed Their lofty-minded king decreed. The priests,who all the Scripture knew, Performed their part in order due, And circled round in solemn train As precepts of the law ordain. Pravargya rites92were duly sped: For Upasads93the flames were fed. Then from the plant94the juice was squeezed, And those high saints with minds well