The thing that hath been as the thing that is,
Aghast we might behold this crystal[885] Mere
Bedimmed with smoke, in wreaths voluminous,
Flung from the body of devouring fires,
To Taranis erected[LD] on the heights
By priestly hands, for sacrifice performed
Exultingly, in view of open day
And full assemblage of a barbarous host;
Or to Andates, female Power[LE] who gave
(For so they fancied) glorious victory.