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Hymns of the Atharva Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895], at

HYMN III

A charm for the restoration of an expelled king

 L Loudly he roared. Here let him labour deftly. Spread, Agni, over
  spacious earth and heaven. p. a68
 Let Maruts who possesses all treasures yoke thee. Bring him who
  reverently paid oblations.
2Though he be far away, let the red horses bring Indra, bring the
  sage to us and friendship,
 Since with Sautrāmani Gods for him o'erpower Gāyatri, Brihatī,
  and hymn of praises.
3King Varuna call thee hither from the waters! From hills and
  mountains Soma call thee hither!
 Let Indra call thee hither to these people. Fly hither to these
  people as a falcon.
4May the hawk bring the man who must be summoned, from far
  away, in alien land, an exile.
 May both the Asvins make thy pathway easy. Come, and unite
  yourselves with him, ye Kinsmen.
5Let thine opponents call thee back. Thy friends have chosen,
  thee again.
 Indra and Agni, all the Gods have kept thy home amid the
  tribe.
6He who disputes our calling thee, be he a stranger or akin.
 Drive him, O Indra, far away, and do thou bring this man to
  us.