Ashvatthama, O chastiser of foes march (against them) speedily. Earlier or latter this take should be accomplished by you, O Brahmana.
अश्वत्थामंस्त्वरायुक्तो याहि शीघ्रमरिंदमा आदौ वा यदि वा पश्चात् तवेदं कर्म मारिष॥