Made the high sacrifice of Naishtiki,
Quenching their flames in water at the close;
And so set forth, midst wailing of all folk
And tears of women, weeping most to see
The Princess Draupadi--that lovely prize
Of the great gaming, Draupadi the Bright--
Journeying afoot; but she and all the five
Rejoiced because their way lay heavenward.

Seven were they, setting forth,--Princess and King,
The King's four brothers and a faithful dog.
Those left Hastinapur; but many a man,
And all the palace household, followed them
The first sad stage: and ofttimes prayed to part,

Put parting off for love and pity, still
Sighing, "A little farther!" till day waned;
Then one by one they turned.

* * * * *

Thus wended they,
Pandu's five sons and loveliest Draupadi,
Taking no meat and journeying due east,
On righteousness their high hearts fed, to heaven
Their souls assigned; and steadfast trod their feet--
By faith upborne--past nullah ran, and wood,
River and jheel and plain. King Yudhi-sthir
Walked foremost, Bhima followed, after him
Arjuna, and the twin-born brethren next,