And saw his routed legions fly.

Still dauntless, with terrific blows,

He struck and slew his foremost foes.

At every blow, at every thrust,

He laid a Vánar in the dust.

So fell they neath the sword and lance

In battle's wild Gandharva[961] dance,

Where clang of bow and clash of sword

Did duty for the silvery chord,

And hoofs that rang and steeds that neighed