Gharan Raises the Banner on the Wall

From A6.23, Gharan Takes the Castle of the Alanons. It illustrates A6.23.45–49:

• A6.23.45
  When night grew black, bold Gharan’s standard shone,Like moon’s bright halo over darkness thrown.
• A6.23.46
  He cried aloud and gave the promised signTo Shirviyeh and all the chiefs in line.
• A6.23.47
  When Shirviyeh saw the Kayanian banner fly,He turned toward the Pahlevan with a cry.
• A6.23.48
  He seized the fortress gate and entered fast,And crowned its chiefs with blood before he passed.
• A6.23.49
  Gharan held one flank, Shirviyeh the side;Above flashed sword-fire, underneath the tide.

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