Shone Indra's glorious bow unbent,

And like a host of wandering stars

Flashed the high Gods' celestial cars.

Fierce Sinhiká[799] who joyed in ill

And changed her form to work her will,

Descried him on his airy way

And marked the Vánar for her prey.

“This day at length,” the demon cried,

“My hunger shall be satisfied,”

And at his passing shadow caught