And bore him thence, as bears the breeze

A cloud in autumn through the sky.

He heard the sad Immortals sigh,

And shouts of triumph long and loud

Went up from all the Rákshas crowd.

Through Lanká's gate the giant passed

Holding his struggling captive fast,

While from each terrace, house, and tower

Fell on his haughty head a shower

Of fragrant scent and flowery rain,