A hundred's strength could overcome.

Some chieftains, mightier than the rest,

Ten times a hundred's force possessed.

With eyes of fury Lakshmaṇ viewed

The Vánars' tree-armed multitude.

Thus garrisoned from side to side

The city walls assault defied.

Beyond the moat that girt the wall

Advanced the Vánar chiefs; and all

Upon the plain in firm brigade,