Where town or haunt of men appeared.

Still onward, fearful as the waves

Of Ocean when he roars and raves,

Led by their eager chieftains, went

The Vánars' countless armament.

Each captain, like a noble steed

Urged by the lash to double speed.

Pressed onward, filled with zeal and pride,

By Ráma's and his brother's side,

Who high above the Vánar throng