Great Prince, hear on what errand Indra sent me into your presence.
KING.
I am all attention.
MÁTALI.
There is a race of giants, the descendants of Kálanemi[103], whom the gods find it difficult to subdue.
KING.
So I have already heard from Nárada[104].
MÁTALI.
Heaven's mighty lord, who deigns to call thee 'friend,'
Appoints thee to the post of highest honour,
As leader of his armies; and commits
The subjugation of this giant brood
To thy resistless arms, e'en as the sun
Leaves the pale moon to dissipate the darkness.
Let your Majesty, therefore, ascend at once the celestial car of
Indra; and, grasping your arms, advance to victory.