Rostam Rides Out to Meet Sahm

From A9.2, Sahm Comes to Meet Rostam. It illustrates A9.2.11–21:

A9.2.11
A mighty elephant with trappings goldBore on its back a throne in royal mold.
A9.2.12
Upon the golden throne sat Rostam, wideOf shoulder, cypress-tall, with warrior’s pride.
A9.2.13
A bow was set within his powerful hand,A shield before him, firm at his command.
A9.2.14
A crown above, a girdle round his waist,With shield, bow, arrows all before him placed.
A9.2.15
When Sahm from far beheld the youthful sign,He drew his army up in double line.
A9.2.16
Then Mehrab and Zal dismounted on the road,With aged chiefs whose years in silver showed.
A9.2.17
Each laid his head upon the earth below,And blessings on brave Sahm began to flow.
A9.2.18
Like springtime blossom Sahm’s face opened wide;He laughed to see the lion-cub in pride.
A9.2.19
A lion’s cub enthroned for all to seeUpon the elephant; Sahm laughed with glee.
A9.2.20
He bade them bring the elephant, and gazedAgain upon the child and crown, amazed.
A9.2.21
Then valiant Sahm, in blessing, raised this prayer:“O mighty lion, live long, glad, and fair.”