Their burthen through the ways of air.”

So, with Sugríva, borne o'erhead

Ikshváku's sons the legions led.

Behind, the Vánar hosts pursued

Their march in endless multitude.

Some skimmed the surface of the wave,

To some the air a passage gave.

Amid their ceaseless roar the sound

Of Ocean's fearful voice was drowned,

As o'er the bridge by Nala planned