And battlemented citadel.

O Váyu's son, describe it all,

With palace, fort, and gate, and wall.”

He ceased: and, skilled in arts that guide

The eloquent, the chief replied:

“Vast is the city, gay and strong,

Where elephants unnumbered throng,

And countless hosts of Rákshas breed

Stand ready by the car and steed.

Four massive gates, securely barred,