Charge, charge, my giants,” Rávaṇ cried.

They heard his voice, and loud and long

Rang the wild clamour of the throng,

And shell and drum their notes upsent,

And every martial instrument.

Forth, at the bidding of their lord

From every gate the giants poured,

As, when the waters rise and swell,

Huge waves preceding waves impel.

Again from every Vánar throat