Tus Refuses Allegiance

From B10.31, Tus Refuses Allegiance to Kay Khosrow. It illustrates B10.31.5–16 (to B10.31.30):

B10.31.5
Iran’s great champions girded at the sign,But Tus, son of Nohzar, turned from the line.
B10.31.6
He held the koust and golden shoes of state,And Kaveh’s banner, signs that marked the great.
B10.31.7
Gudarz grew angry, hot with wrath inside,And chose brave Giv to bear his words to Tus’s side.
B10.31.8
A champion’s grip was strong within his hand,A lion’s arm renowned throughout the land.
B10.31.9
He said: “Go speak to Tus, son of Nohzar:Seek not dispute when joy has come so far.
B10.31.10
The nobles and the lions of the courtHave blessed the prince, united in support.
B10.31.11
Why heed a Div and turn your head away,Nor see the ruler’s farr that lights his way?
B10.31.12
If you refuse young Khosrow as your king,Then feud with Gudarz is what you will bring.
B10.31.13
These words are mine; the gathered chiefs agree;Go bear our message, Giv, by their decree.
B10.31.14
Stand before Tus and speak what you have heard;Tell him: ‘Turn not your head from any word.’”
B10.31.15
Giv left his father, turning from his place,His heart filled full of harsh words for the case.
B10.31.16
He said: “O Tus, this counsel you now choose,Has found no fellowship with wisdom’s use.”