The wide world's vanquished royalty, and so

Rushed on his own defeat. For, like unto

A cloud, that caverned the bright moon all eve,

That thunder splits and, virgin triumph, there

She sails a silver aspect, so the helm,

Hurled from her head, unhusked her golden hair,

And glorious, glowing face. By his own blow

Was Behram vanquished. All his wavering strength

Swerved from its purpose. With no final stroke

Stunned stood he and surrendered: stared and stared,