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Sindokht Brings Rudabeh the News

Sindokht Brings Rudabeh the News

From A8.21, Manuchehr’s Answer to Sahm’s Letter. It illustrates A8.21.28–33:

  • A8.21.28
    Sindokht withdrew and sought her daughter’s side,And told the news with joy she could not hide:
  • A8.21.29
    “The one you chose is worthy, and his fameLets high-souled men lift heads that know no shame.
  • A8.21.30
    You hastened toward the wish within your heart;Now all you sought is yours in every part.”
  • A8.21.31
    Rudabeh bowed, then spoke before them all:“O queenly woman, praised in every hall,
  • A8.21.32
    The dust beneath your feet shall be my bed;By your command my every path is led.
  • A8.21.33
    May Ahriman’s evil eye stay far away;May feast and joy within your spirit stay.”

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