History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c17.12

c17.12

And Narasiha, having pondered well over the matter, resolved on this stratagem. Keeping himself so that his army might not see him, he gave over to Māṇavamma all his retinue and insignia of royalty together with the ornaments with which he adorned his person, and sent him (secretly) on board the ship, bidding him take the royal drum the koṭṭha with him, and sound it from the deck of the vessel. And Māṇavamma did as he was directed; and the soldiers thinking that it was