Who maimed thee thus, of form most fair.”

Thus by the giant king addressed,

While burnt her fury unrepressed,

The giantess declared at length

The hero's form and deeds and strength:

“Long are his arms and large his eyes:

A black deer's skin his dress supplies.

King Daśaratha's son is he,

Fair as Kandarpa's self to see.

Adorned with many a golden band,