Rostam Pleads for the Army

From B13.3, Khosrow Grants Pardon. It illustrates B13.3.2–8:

B13.3.2
Loud shouts arose before the palace gate;Then peerless Rostam came to plead their fate.
B13.3.3
He said: “Great Shah, may throne and crown and ringRejoice in you, the world’s appointed king.
B13.3.4
Though Tus and all the army earned your blame,Forgive their wrong for Rostam’s sake and name.
B13.3.5
When Tus saw son and son-in-law lie slain,All prudence left him, overcome by pain.
B13.3.6
By nature rash, his wisdom soon can stray;A son’s dear life is no small thing to weigh.
B13.3.7
When brave Rivniz was slaughtered in his sight,And proud Zarasp lay ruined in the fight,
B13.3.8
No wonder if his heart blazed fierce with flame;The Shah should hold him guiltless of the same.