72. Anshar spake a word unto his son [Anu]:--
73. "... this is a difficulty, my warrior
74. "Whose power is exalted, whose attack cannot be stayed,
75. "Go and stand thou in the presence of Tiâmat,
76. "That her spirit [be quieted], her heart softened.
77. "But should she not hearken unto thy word,
78. "Speak thou our word unto her so that she may be abated."
79. [Anu] heard the order of his father Anshar.
80. He took the straight road to her, and hastened on the way to her.
81. Anu drew nigh, he searched out the plan of Tiâmat,