The giants' death-doomed multitude.

They saw where, urged with fury, far

Before the host rolled Khara's car,

And close beside their leader came

Twelve giant peers of might and fame.

Four other chiefs[463] before the rest

Behind their leader Dúshaṇ pressed.

Impetuous, cruel, dark, and dread,

All thirsting for the fray,

The hosts of giant warriors sped