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Mehrab Meets Sahm's Train
Book A8 · The Story of Zal and Rudabeh

Mehrab Meets Sahm's Train

From A8.22, Zal Returns to Kabul, Sahm and Rudabeh. It illustrates A8.22.30–32:

  • A8.22.30
    So Mehrab rode until he reached the train,Then left his horse and stepped upon the plain.
  • A8.22.31
    Then Sahm embraced him, glad to meet that day,And asked how turning Time had shaped his way.
  • A8.22.32
    Mehrab gave praise to father and to son,And blessed them both when greeting rites were done.

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