Or scan the plain with watchful eye.

They turn away their heads; we aim,

And none the eager hunter blame.

Each royal saint, well trained in law

Of duty, loves his bow to draw

And strike the quarry, e'en as thou

Hast fallen by mine arrow now,

Fighting with him or unaware,—

A Vánar thou.—I little care.[599]

But yet, O best of Vánars, know