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Tur Taunts Qobad Between the Lines

Tur Taunts Qobad Between the Lines

From A6.19, Manuchehr Marches for Vengeance. It illustrates A6.19.41–50:

  • A6.19.41
    Once more Qobad rode out beyond the line;Tur saw him there and charged with dark design.
  • A6.19.42
    He said, “Go back and tell your youthful king:‘O fatherless new Shah, hear what I bring.
  • A6.19.43
    Though Iraj left a daughter as his heir,What right have you the royal crown to wear?’”
  • A6.19.44
    Qobad replied, “Each word I heard from you,To Manuchehr I shall repeat it true.
  • A6.19.45
    But if you think awhile, your reasoning heartMay settle straight and wisdom play its part.
  • A6.19.46
    You will see your task has passed all bound,And rue the reckless words you cast around.
  • A6.19.47
    No wonder beasts both wild and tame should grieve,And mourn you, never finding a reprieve.
  • A6.19.48
    From Narvan’s forest over Chin entireStand warriors whose vengeance burns like fire.
  • A6.19.49
    When purple swords beside Kaveh’s banner rise,The sight will strike the courage from your eyes.
  • A6.19.50
    Then terror will confound both heart and will;You will not know the depth from lofty hill.”

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