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Zal Rides Out with Sahm's Letter
Book A8 · The Story of Zal and Rudabeh

Zal Rides Out with Sahm's Letter

From A8.14, Zal Going as an Envoy before Manuchehr. It illustrates A8.14.81–83:

  • A8.14.81
    When all was written, every word made right,Zal took the letter and prepared for flight.
  • A8.14.82
    He mounted as the karnay’s summons rang;Toward the Shah his warrior escort sprang.
  • A8.14.83
    Then Zal departed Kabul on his way;Sahm One Blow in the garden chose to stay.

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