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Zal Lifts a Rider from the Saddle

Zal Lifts a Rider from the Saddle

From A8.20, Manuchehr Approves of Zal. It illustrates A8.20.31–36:

  • A8.20.31
    He marked a noble rider famed for skill,A hardened warrior, fierce of hand and will.
  • A8.20.32
    He charged; the warrior wheeled and fled away;Zal pressed behind him, hunting down his prey.
  • A8.20.33
    From out the dust Zal sprang with leopard speed,And closed upon the rider’s fleeing steed.
  • A8.20.34
    He seized the rider’s girdle in his hand,And tore him from his seat before the band.
  • A8.20.35
    He raised him lightly from the saddle-seat;The Shah and army marveled at the feat.
  • A8.20.36
    The chiefs cried out in wonder at the sight:“No man has ever shown such strength and might!”

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