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Mehrab Draws on His Daughter
Book A8 · The Story of Zal and Rudabeh

Mehrab Draws on His Daughter

From A8.10, Mehrab Is Not Pleased. It illustrates A8.10.25–33:

  • A8.10.25
    The son of Sahm has set his cunning snare,And caught Rudabeh’s bright heart unaware.
  • A8.10.26
    Now we must act and find a path to mend;I counseled her but could not make it end.
  • A8.10.27
    Her spirit trembles, sorrow fills her face;I see no strength that turns her from this place.”
  • A8.10.28
    Then Mehrab started up in wrath, and pressedHis hand upon the sword-hilt near his breast.
  • A8.10.29
    His face turned lapis-blue, his body shook;Cold breath escaped his lips; rage filled his look.
  • A8.10.30
    “Her blood shall flow for this!” he cried aloud;His voice rang harsh, his anger fierce and proud.
  • A8.10.31
    Sindokht sprang up and clasped his waist, afraid:“Wait now and hear me; let your hand be stayed.
  • A8.10.32
    Grant me one word before your wrath runs free;Then judge as wisdom shapes your just decree.”
  • A8.10.33
    He cast her off and roared in furious heat,Like a drunken elephant none dared meet:

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MehrabSindokht
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