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Bijan Cleaves the Kaviani Standard

Bijan Cleaves the Kaviani Standard

From B12.22, The Turanians Defeat the Iranians. It illustrates B12.22.69–75:

  • B12.22.69
    But Fariborz, no friend to wisdom then,Cried: “Go away, rash youth among the men!
  • B12.22.70
    You are too new to battle and too bold;The Shah gave me this standard to uphold.
  • B12.22.71
    The army and the Pahlevan’s rank are mine;The throne and crown with my command combine.
  • B12.22.72
    This standard is not yours by any right,Though none beneath the sky surpass your might.”
  • B12.22.73
    Then Bijan drew his violet sword and boreIts edge against the standard that he tore.
  • B12.22.74
    He split the standard straight across the seam,And seized one half beneath its violet gleam.
  • B12.22.75
    He rushed out from the throng with furious speed,And bore the torn standard to his kin in need.

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