
Kavus Descends to Greet Khosrow
From B10.30, Kay Khosrow Comes before Kavus. It illustrates B10.30.1–7:
- B10.30.1When Khosrow stood before the royal throne,The world with scent and color brightly shone.
- B10.30.2The walls and roofs were hung with precious things,While music rose from harps and flutes and strings.
- B10.30.3Rosewater, wine, and musk the courts supplied,And saffron richly scattered far and wide.
- B10.30.4The horses’ manes were drenched with scent and wine,While sugar, dirhams, lay beneath the line.
- B10.30.5Tears filled the eyes of Kavus at the view,As Khosrow’s face shone radiant and new.
- B10.30.6He left his throne and stepped down from his place,And pressed his eyes and face to Khosrow’s face.
- B10.30.7The youthful prince bowed low with royal grace,Then hand in hand, they sought the throne’s embrace.
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