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Sahm and Zal Part on the March

Sahm and Zal Part on the March

From A7.6, Sahm Gives the Kingdom to Zal. It illustrates A7.6.35–40:

  • A7.6.35
    He ceased. Tabiras sounded, deep and loud;The earth turned iron beneath an ebony cloud.
  • A7.6.36
    The gong and Indian bell together rangFrom the royal tent as marching columns sprang.
  • A7.6.37
    With ordered troops and banners raised on high,Sahm rode beneath the darkened, brazen sky.
  • A7.6.38
    For two long stages Zal rode at his side,To watch his father lead the men in pride.
  • A7.6.39
    At last, they parted, clasped in fierce embrace;Grief surged, and tears ran down young Zal’s pale face.
  • A7.6.40
    Sahm sent him back: “The realm is in your care;Take crown and throne and cast aside despair.”

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