The supporter of the Kurus' honour, Bhishma replied to the king of Madra," chastiser of foes, know that I have come for a maiden.
तं भीष्मः प्रत्युवाचेदं मद्रराजं कुरूद्वहः। आगतं मां विजानीहि कन्यार्थिनमरिन्दम॥