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Zal Presented Before Manuchehr
Book A7 · The First Kings: Manuchehr

Zal Presented Before Manuchehr

From A7.4, Manuchehr Hears of Zal. It illustrates A7.4.20–24:

  • A7.4.20
    Manuchehr mounted gladly to his throne,The Kayanian cap upon his head now shone.
  • A7.4.21
    At one hand Gharan sat, at one sat Sahm;Both bright of heart before the Shah were calm.
  • A7.4.22
    Then Zal came dressed before the royal gaze;Gold cap and golden gorz drew courtly praise.
  • A7.4.23
    The chamberlain brought Zal into the hall;The Shah stood struck with wonder over all.
  • A7.4.24
    So tall his stature, beautiful his face,He seemed the soul’s repose and love’s own grace.

In the picture

GharanManuchehrSahmZal
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