Of steeds and elephants, is slain.

Myself this day will take the field,

And Raghu's sons their lives shall yield.”

High on the royal car, that glowed

With glory from his face, he rode;

And tambour shell and drum pealed out,

And joyful was each giant's shout.

A mighty host, with eyeballs red

Like flames of kindled fire, he led.

He passed the city gate, and viewed,