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Keshvad Breaks the Captives' Bonds
Book B1 · The Crisis after Manuchehr

Keshvad Breaks the Captives' Bonds

From B1.12, Zal Hears of Nohzar’s Death. It illustrates B1.12.62–65:

  • B1.12.62
    When Keshvad reached them, fortune turned its face;The key to all their bonds appeared in place.
  • B1.12.63
    Then Keshvad came and broke their bonds apart,And freedom brought new courage to each heart.
  • B1.12.64
    A horse was then made ready, man by man,And each prepared to ride with Keshvad’s band.
  • B1.12.65
    They turned toward Zabul, swift upon their way,Delivered now from fear and dark dismay.
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