And raised a wild sky-piercing shout

To call the foeman Báli out.

Forth came impetuous Báli, stirred

To fury by the shout he heard.

So the great sun, ere night has ceased,

Springs up impatient to the east.

Then fierce and wild the conflict raged

As hand to hand the foes engaged,

As though in battle mid the stars

Fought Mercury and fiery Mars.[575]