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Khosrow Bares the Royal Birthmark

Khosrow Bares the Royal Birthmark

From B10.17, Giv Finds Kay Khosrow. It illustrates B10.17.54–60:

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

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