2 And wrath, he to him leapt furiously, 3 And foully said, "By Mahound, cursed thief,
Mahound > Mohammed (see note at 208.30:4) thief > villain, scoundrel
4 That direful stroke you dearly shall aby!"
aby > pay for, pay the penalty for
5 Then, hurling up his harmful blade on high,
hurling > whirling; brandishing
6 Smote him so hugely on his haughty crest
Smote > [He] smote, hit haughty > high, imposing (cf. 107.31:1)
7 That from his saddle forced him to fly:
forced > [Cymochles forced]