With dappled steeds was ready there.

High as a peak from Meru rent

It burned with golden ornament:

The pole of lazulite, of gold

Were the bright wheels whereon it rolled.

With gold and moonstone blazoned o'er,

Fish, flowers, trees, rocks, the panels bore;

Auspicious birds embossed thereon,

And stars in costly emblem shone.

O'er flashing swords his banner hung,