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Giv Rides into the Ford under Piran's Banner

Giv Rides into the Ford under Piran's Banner

From B10.24, Giv Captures Piran. It illustrates B10.24.15–21:

  • B10.24.15
    He seized Piran’s banner in his hand,And rode to Gulzaryun where troops still stand.
  • B10.24.16
    The Turanians saw their leader’s standard rise,And hurried forward, fooled by their own eyes.
  • B10.24.17
    A shout arose with karnay sounding high,With bronze-toned ney and Indian bells nearby.
  • B10.24.18
    Then Giv entered the water like a ship,Driven by waves beneath their surging grip.
  • B10.24.19
    He raised his heavy gorz above the tide;The army stared in wonder from its side.
  • B10.24.20
    With reins held light and stirrups firm in place,He struck their ranks and drove them in disgrace.
  • B10.24.21
    With sword and driving force and violent blows,He cast them down and scattered all their rows.

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