The Vánar dwarfed his mighty size,
And, in the straitest bounds restrained,
The bigness of a cat retained.[805]
Then, when the moon's soft light was spread,
Within the city's walls he sped.
Canto III. The Guardian Goddess.
There from the circling rampart's height
He gazed upon the wondrous sight;
Broad gates with burnished gold displayed,