
Khosrow Rides Behzad across the Jihun
From B10.28, Kay Khosrow Crosses the Jihun. It illustrates B10.28.14–19:
- B10.28.14He rose, a morning star before their sight,Then mounted Shabrang, radiant and bright.
- B10.28.15He urged the dark horse into Jihun’s tide,And like a ship across the flood did ride.
- B10.28.16With Giv and Farangis close at his side,All three passed through the swelling waters wide.
- B10.28.17Beyond the flood they reached the farther land;He washed his head and body on the strand.
- B10.28.18Among the reeds he prayed with heart made pure,And praised the Maker, whose great works endure.
- B10.28.19The ferryman, amazed at what he saw,Stood stunned and silent, filled with fear and awe.
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