The holding gates are opened wide, and the palace washes away.
He remembers his officers as they stumble about on the road; they hurry on to the wall as the siege tower is set up.
It is decreed: She is uncovered and led away captive; her handmaidens shall lead her as with the voice of doves, beating their chests.
Your troops are women in your midst! The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire has devoured your bars.