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Salm and Tur Load the Ransom Treasure
Book A6 · The First Kings: Fereydoon

Salm and Tur Load the Ransom Treasure

From A6.16, Salm and Tur Hear of the Young Heir. It illustrates A6.16.7–14:

  • A6.16.7
    They opened up the vaults of Khavar’s hoard,And drew a golden crown long ages stored.
  • A6.16.8
    They saw the terror of their fall from height,And searched old hoards for gifts of royal might.
  • A6.16.9
    They heaped the wagons high with musk, and filledTheir loads with ambergris and scents distilled.
  • A6.16.10
    With brocade cloth and golden coins in sacks,And costly furs and silks in laden packs.
  • A6.16.11
    They decked the elephants along each side,And loaded wagons for the eastward ride.
  • A6.16.12
    From Khavar toward Iran the convoy pressed,With laden beasts and treasure richly dressed.
  • A6.16.13
    Each courtier added some yadgar rare,A treasured gift entrusted to their care.
  • A6.16.14
    When all was ready, forth the envoy went,With gifts and words the two kings jointly sent.

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Envoy of Salm and TurSalmTur
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