Huge as a cloud that downward bends

Ere the full flood of rain descends.

Impelled by pride and rage and hate,

He thundered at Kishkindhá's gate;

And with his bellowing, like the sound

Of pealing drums, he shook the ground,

He rent the earth and prostrate threw

The trees that near the portal grew.

King Báli from the bowers within

Indignant heard the roar and din.