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Tus Strikes Down Arzhang

Tus Strikes Down Arzhang

From B13.7, Tus Slays Arzhang. It illustrates B13.7.7–10:

  • B13.7.7
    The son of Zereh spoke; Tus heard him through,Iran’s sepahbod knew what he would do.
  • B13.7.8
    No need for speech; no further words were made;His answer was the tempered, shining blade.
  • B13.7.9
    He struck his helm and head with such a force,It seemed no head had crowned him on his horse.
  • B13.7.10
    Then horn and koust from Iran’s army rang:“May Tus be victorious!” rose the clang.

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