
Kavus Falls from the Throne in Grief
From B10.2, Kavus Hears of Siavash’s Fate. It illustrates B10.2.8–13:
- B10.2.8When Kavus heard, his crowned head drooped low,And from the throne he bowed beneath his woe.
- B10.2.9He tore his robes and scratched his face with cries,Then fell from high throne, dust before his eyes.
- B10.2.10The men of Iran raised a mourning cry,And warriors grieved beneath the darkened sky.
- B10.2.11Their eyes ran blood; their faces yellow grew,A cold wind from Siavash through spirits blew.
- B10.2.12Tus, Gudarz, Giv, and Shapur came to mourn,With Farhad, Bahram, all with sorrow torn.
- B10.2.13They clothed themselves in dark blue, black array,And wore dust for crowns through that mournful day.
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