But tremble at a Vánar still.”

With fury flashing from his eye

The lord of Lanká made reply:

“Strike, Vánar, strike: the fray begin,

And hope eternal fame to win.

This arm shall prove thee in the strife

And end thy glory and thy life.”

“Remember,” cried the Wind-God's son,

“Remember all that I have done,

My prowess, King, thou knowest well,