Then to his wonted stature grew.

The spirits saw the demon die

And hailed the Vánar from the sky:

“Well hast thou fought a wondrous fight

Nor spared the fiend's terrific might,

On, on! perform the blameless deed,

And in thine every wish succeed.

Ne'er can they fail in whom combine

Such valour, thought, and skill as thine.”

Pleased with their praises as they sang,