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Kavus Crowns Kay Khosrow

Kavus Crowns Kay Khosrow

From B10.37, Kavus Sets Khosrow upon the Throne. It illustrates B10.37.1–8:

  • B10.37.1
    They left their steeds, and blessings rang aloud;Khosrow kissed Kavus’s hand, and low he bowed.
  • B10.37.2
    Kavus then took the prince in his embrace,And led him to the monarch’s sitting-place.
  • B10.37.3
    He set him in the place that was his own,Then had the Kayan crown brought to the throne.
  • B10.37.4
    He kissed and crowned the prince with solemn care,Then left the ivory throne and took a chair.
  • B10.37.5
    He brought out emeralds, a nisar rare,And royal jewels scattered everywhere.
  • B10.37.6
    Again the name of Siavash he blessed,Whose living image Khosrow’s face expressed.
  • B10.37.7
    Then all the nobles gathered in the hall,The chiefs, sepahbods, high-born leaders all.
  • B10.37.8
    They hailed him Shah and scattered gems around,With pearls and royal jewels on the ground.

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