His bow, and showers of arrows rained

That smote on Níla's side and chest:

He sank a moment, sore distressed;

But quickly gathered strength to seize

A mountain with its crown of trees.

Crushed by the hill, distained with gore,

Mahodar fell to rise no more.

Then Triśirás raised high his spear

Which chilled the trembling foe with fear

And, like a flashing meteor through