194To one [double hour] in the heart of the forest,
195Who has ever penetrated into it?
196Ḫuwawa, whose roar is a deluge,
197whose mouth is fire, whose breath is death.
198Why dost thou desire to do this?
199To advance towards the dwelling (?) of Ḫuwawa?”
200Gish heard the report of his counsellors.
201He saw and cried out to [his] friend:
202“Now, my friend, thus [I speak].
203I fear him, but [I will go to the cedar forest(?)];