Faranak Entrusts Her Son to the Herdsman

From A5.3, The Birth of Fereydoon. It illustrates A5.3.15–22:

A5.3.15
When Faranak, his wise and faithful wife,Beheld the ruin of her husband’s life,
A5.3.16
She fled in grief when Abtin’s days were done;Her heart was filled with love for her young son.
A5.3.17
She sought the meadow where Barmayeh fed,And wept before the herdsman as she said:
A5.3.18
“Protect this nursing child and keep him near;Receive him as a father; hold him dear.
A5.3.19
Nourish my son on Barmayeh’s rich flow,And guard the child wherever he may go.
A5.3.20
If payment you desire, my life I give;Ask what you will; only let my child live.”
A5.3.21
The herdsman said, “Your wish shall be obeyed;Like one who serves your son, I pledge my aid.”
A5.3.22
She left her infant son within his care;He was to guard the child from every snare.