Crushed, overwhelmed, beneath it lay.

Canto XLVII. The Death Of Aksha.

But Rávaṇ, as his fury burned,

His eyes on youthful Aksha[877] turned,

Who rose impetuous at his glance

And shouted for his bow and lance.

He rode upon a glorious car

That shot the light of gems afar.

His pennon waved mid glittering gold