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The Princes Name the Sisters' Order

The Princes Name the Sisters' Order

From A6.4, Fereydoon’s Sons Go to Yemen. It illustrates A6.4.11–19:

  • A6.4.11
    At dawn King Sarv’s three daughters duly came,Just as Fereydoon had foretold his aim.
  • A6.4.12
    Like shining moons, they entered, fair and bright,So bright their faces dazzled mortal sight.
  • A6.4.13
    They sat exactly as the Shah had said,In that same order Sarv had planned instead.
  • A6.4.14
    Then Sarv addressed the three and asked them plain:“Which of these stars is youngest? Now explain.
  • A6.4.15
    Which one is middle, which the eldest maid?Now tell me how their order is arrayed.”
  • A6.4.16
    They answered as their father’s lessons taught,And broke the snare that cunning Sarv had wrought.
  • A6.4.17
    King Sarv stood with his warriors amazed,By wisdom all three princes had displayed.
  • A6.4.18
    King Sarv perceived his mixing plan had failed;Confusing colors nothing now availed.
  • A6.4.19
    He said, “The proper order now is clear:Give young to young, the elder to her peer.”

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