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Rostam's Gorz Fells Sava

Rostam's Gorz Fells Sava

From B14.12, Rostam Battles Sava. It illustrates B14.12.21–29:

  • B14.12.21
    Then Sava, proud kinsman of Kamus, came,With high ambition none could curb or tame.
  • B14.12.22
    An Indian sword was ready in his hand;He came to fight where Rostam took his stand.
  • B14.12.23
    He circled to the left, then to the right,And sought revenge for Kamus in the fight.
  • B14.12.24
    “O mighty elephant,” he cried, “now markA Nile-wave rising, terrible and dark.
  • B14.12.25
    I shall avenge Kamus; this fight shall beThe last such battle you shall ever see.”
  • B14.12.26
    When Sava’s words reached Rostam in the fray,He drew his heavy gorz without delay.
  • B14.12.27
    He struck the warrior’s head with all his might;In agony, his spirit took its flight.
  • B14.12.28
    He rode his Rakhsh across him on the ground;Of Sava, not a trace could then be found.
  • B14.12.29
    The Kashani standard tumbled to the plain;The army’s heart was wrung with fear and pain.

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