[Etana, frightened, begs the eagle to ascend no further; then, as it seems, the bird's strength is exhausted.]
To the earth the eagle fell down
Shattered upon the ground.
He sees the badges of rule,
His royal crown, his raiment divine.
On the tablets of fate of the god Zu fixes his look.
On the father of the gods, the god of Duranki, Zu fixes his gaze.
Lust after rule enters into his soul.
I will take the tablets of fate of the gods,