
Khosrow Bares the Royal Birthmark
From B10.17, Giv Finds Kay Khosrow. It illustrates B10.17.54–60:
- B10.17.54Then Giv replied: “O head of all the great,What sign confirms the farr that marks your state?
- B10.17.55Siavash bore a dark and royal sign,Like one black spot within a rose design.
- B10.17.56Reveal your arm and let me plainly seeThe sign that proves your noble pedigree.”
- B10.17.57The prince then bared his arm without delay,And showed the royal birthmark clear as day.
- B10.17.58A dark birthmark from Kay Qobad’s old line,A Kayanian token, clear in its design.
- B10.17.59When Giv beheld the sign, he bowed to earth;His tears proclaimed the truth of Khosrow’s birth.
- B10.17.60Giv clasped the Shah and blessed his royal name;And joy rose in his heart like sudden flame.
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