Valmiki Ramayana 6.25.2

6.25.2

tatas tasyā hitaṃ sakhyāś cikīrṣantī sakhī vacaḥ
uvāca kāle kālajñā smitapūrvābhibhāṣiṇī

Thus Saramá her story told:
And Sitá's spirit was consoled.
As when the first fresh rain is shed
The parching earth is comforted.
Then, filled with zeal for Sitá's sake,
Again in gentle tones she spake,
And, skilled in arts that soothe and please,
Addressed the queen in words like these;
'Thy husband, lady, will I seek,
Say the fond words thy lips would apeak,
And then, unseen of any eye,
Back to thy side will swiftly fly.
My airy flights are speedier far
Than Garuda's and the tempest are.'