
Giv Lashes Bijan with His Whip
From B12.10, Giv Battles Forood. It illustrates B12.10.30–34:
- B12.10.30Then Giv replied: “The instant fell my steed,I should have died as honor’s laws decreed.”
- B12.10.31He spoke in savage tones and burning ire;At once young Bijan turned away from sire.
- B12.10.32Then Giv in fury at Prince Bijan’s jestLashed with his whip across the young man’s crest.
- B12.10.33He cried: “Did no one teach you, reckless youth,That war requires reflection, judgment, truth?
- B12.10.34You lack all prudence, foresight, wit, and thought;Such reckless speech brings punishment when wrought!”
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