From his perch on the Rishyamuka Sugriva saw Rama and Lakshmana. He saw their magnificent bodies, their awesome weapons and the power that they radiated. Startled and agitated at their presence, his alarm reached new heights! His darting looks and restless movements bespoke his fear. Certain that the intruders were sent by Vali, he told his companions that the tricksters robed in the bark must be masquerading as ascetics. Deciding to put as much distance as possible between themselves and their probable enemies the monkey band fled. Bounding from one ridge they raced to another higher one. Mountains shook under the ferocity of their stomping feet, trees and bushes that came their way were broken and terror struck in the hearts of deer, tiger and lion! Reaching the safe summits of their home Sugriva's followers stood around him reverentially. Hanuman, a Vanara of mesmeric charm and eloquence looked at Sugriva who was quaking with fear and said, "This is Rishyamuka and Vali is not even here. Be calm Sugriva, learn to judge people and their intentions. An unwise and hasty king can never efficiently rule his subjects". Defending himself Sugriva retorted that anyone would be wary of such god like visitors carrying intimidating bows and arrows. Though he did not suspect Vali's presence, he did not put it beyond his brothers' intelligence and cunning to spy on him. It was imperative that a king be ever alert and aware of his enemies and their intent, for his safety. Thinking that the humbly clad mendicants were perhaps discreetly seeking information, he cameto a decision and told Hanuman, "Transform into human form, go to the visitors flatter or cajole them, but find out whether their intentions are honorable". Bowing to his king, Hanuman left, to meet Rama and Lakshmana".