Thus addressed, the Shalmali laughed in contempt and replied, saying,-O Wind-god, you are angry with me. Do not stop showing the extent of your power.
भीष्म उवाच एवमुक्तस्ततः प्राह शाल्मलिः प्रहसन्निव। पवन त्वं च मे क्रुद्धो दर्शयात्मानमात्मना॥