“ The Gods have come that they may taste the oblation of him who mounted, first of all, the Courser. 10. Symmetrical in flank, with rounded haunches, mettled like heroes, the Celestial Coursers Put forth their strength, like swans in lengthened order, when they, the Steeds, have reached the heavenly causeway. 11. A body formed for flight hast thou, O Charger; swift as the wind in motion is thy spirit. Thy horns are spread abroad in all directions: they move with restless beat in wildernesses. 12. The strong Steed hath come forward to the slaughter, pondering with a mind directed God-ward. ”

“ Whene'er a man brings thee to thine enjoyment, thou swallowest the plants most greedy eater. 8. After thee, Courser, come the car, the bridegroom, the kine come after, and the charm of maidens. Full companies have followed for thy friendship: the pattern of thy vigour Gods have copied. ”