Thereupon hastily answering “So be it,” that foremost of the Rákşasas skilled in illusion, marched forth surrounded by many a leader* of armies, furnished with elephants and steeds, mules and camels, with his mind concentrated; and adorned with innumerable variegated flags and banners. *Valai-forces-is interpreted leaders by the commentator.
तथेत्युक्त्वा द्रुततरं मायावी राक्षसेश्वरः। निर्जगाम बलैः सार्द्ध बहुभिः परिवारितः॥ नागैरश्वैः खरष्ट्रैः संयुक्तः सुसमाहितः। पताकाध्वजचित्रैश्च बहुभिः समलंकृतः॥