Part 10: Second disturbance of the Nāgas

After it had filled the moat, the water entered the houses of the Nāgas through many crevices like water-machines. The Nāgas, their houses being filled with water like caves, hissing on all sides, confused, trembled. When he saw the disturbance of the Nāga-people, the Nāga-king became angry again, having a terrible appearance like an elephant touched by a goad. He said, “The sons of Sagara, insolent from their father’s power, are not suitable for conciliation, but rather deserve punishment like asses. One crime, namely, the destruction of the houses, was pardoned. Since I did not inflict any punishment, they have offended again. I shall inflict punishment on them, like a guard on slaves, look you!”