Of power, has reft thee from my side.

Little, I ween, my strength could do

'Gainst him, a mighty warrior too.

Strong, as a soldier born and bred,—

Great, as a king whom regions dread.

See! what a host the conqueror leads,

With elephants, and cars, and steeds.

O'er countless bands his pennons fly;

So is he mightier far than I.”

He spoke. Then she, in lowly mood,