Rostam Counsels the Shah at Dawn

From B11.7, Rostam Is Sent to the Land of Hind. It illustrates B11.7.2–13 (to B11.7.20):

B11.7.2
Great Rostam came before the royal throne,With Faramarz and Zavareh, well known.
B11.7.3
They spoke of Iran, crown and royal state,And weighed each matter in their long debate.
B11.7.4
Then Rostam said: “O Shah of lofty fame,Great ruler crowned in everlasting flame,
B11.7.5
There lies a province in Zabul’s domain,Once held by Tur before Manuchehr’s reign.
B11.7.6
Till Manuchehr drove Turan from its land,The noble province flourished in his hand.
B11.7.7
When Kavus aged and royal farr grew dim,The light of kingship slowly left with him.
B11.7.8
Turanians seized the city; Iran withdrew,And now to Turan goes its tribute due.
B11.7.9
There elephants and treasure now abound,While guiltless people suffer, terror-bound.
B11.7.10
Its peaceful folk endure the raider’s blade,Through pillage, slaughter, terror, all dismayed.
B11.7.11
Now Iran’s kingship rests within your right,With elephant frame and lions’ claws of might.
B11.7.12
Best send a champion, one who will dare,With mighty troops, to break the Turkish snare.
B11.7.13
Let him compel that province to restoreIts tribute; or a head before your door.