Heralds of the Allied Kings Reach Piran

From B13.18, Afrasiab Sends Aid to Piran. It illustrates B13.18.20–31:

B13.18.20
From those approaching powers, heralds came,Each bringing tidings of new kings of fame.
B13.18.21
They said: “O famous Pahlevan, rejoice;Let joy arise in every heart and voice.
B13.18.22
Be glad to see these kings before your sight;Let every grief within your heart take flight.
B13.18.23
From Kashmir to the Shahd their forces ride,With elephants, mahd, standards at their side.
B13.18.24
From Saklab Kundur comes, a lion bold,And Biward comes from Kat, in battle old.
B13.18.25
From Sagzar comes brave Garcha in the van;From Hind comes Shangul with his fighting clan.
B13.18.26
Standards fill the air from side to side,And swords across the earth spread far and wide.
B13.18.27
Chaghan sends Fartus, light of every field;Gahan sends Gahar, fire where foemen yield.
B13.18.28
Shamiran comes from Shakn, first of the age,Whose spear and sword pour poison in their rage.
B13.18.29
Now lift your head and take your pleasure here;This news would make an old man young with cheer.”
B13.18.30
Piran laughed aloud, his spirit restored;New life appeared within that aged lord.
B13.18.31
He said to Houman: “I will go to meetThese kings who crossed long roads with weary feet.