That hero of eminent parts viz., Duryodhana has been assaulted by the highsouled Rakshasa. Now, O afflicter of foes, even this (to protect the king) is our incumbent duty.
अभिद्रुतो महाभागो राक्षसेन महात्मना। एतद्धि वः परं कृत्यं सर्वेषां नः परंतपाः॥