Of man, nay, one of giant race.

The hatred that I nursed of old

Grows mightier now a hundred fold

Against these giants, fierce of heart,

Who change their forms by magic art.

Slain, eaten by the giant press,

Or stolen is the votaress,

Nor could her virtue bring defence

To Sítá seized and hurried hence.

O, if my love be slain or lost