And ere the morning bring the light.

Taught by our loss we may not scorn

These legions of the forest-born.”

He ceased: the Rákshas lords obeyed;

Each at his post his troops arrayed:

And, torn with pangs that pierced him through

The monarch from the hall withdrew.

Canto LXXIII. Indrajít's Victory.

But Indrajít the fierce and bold