When scorched by flame, from Ráma's steel.

The mightiest still the fight maintained,

And furious upon Ráma rained

Dart, arrow, spear, with wild attacks

Of mace, and club, and battle-axe.

But the great chief, unconquered yet,

Their weapons with his arrows met,

Which severed many a giant's head,

And all the plain with corpses spread.

With sundered bow and shattered shield