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The Armies Gaze Upon Iraj

The Armies Gaze Upon Iraj

From A6.11, Iraj Goes to Meet His Brothers. It illustrates A6.11.26–31:

  • A6.11.26
    The army spoke of Iraj with one voice:For throne and crown, he was the rightful choice.
  • A6.11.27
    Their hearts grew restless, filled with love and grace;Their eyes stayed fixed upon their brother’s face.
  • A6.11.28
    In pairs they broke away across the plain,And Iraj’s name ran softly through the train:
  • A6.11.29
    “Iraj alone deserves the royal name;No other merits crown or sovereign fame.”
  • A6.11.30
    From the army’s edge Salm watched the murmurs spread,And every whisper weighed upon his head.
  • A6.11.31
    He reached his tent, his heart consumed by spite;Blood filled his liver, brows drawn hard and tight.

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