And sweet bells, ever tinkling, swung.

That mighty host with sword and shield

And oar was ready for the field:

And Khara saw, and Dúshan cried,

“Forth to the fight, ye giants, ride.”

Then banners waved, and shield and sword

Flashed as the host obeyed its lord.

From Janasthán they sallied out

With eager speed, and din, and shout,

Armed with the mace for close attacks,