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Rostam Marvels at the Mountain of Spoils
Book B14 · The Great Battle with the Khan of Chin

Rostam Marvels at the Mountain of Spoils

From B14.16, Rostam Divides the Spoils. It illustrates B14.16.70–76:

  • B14.16.70
    Tus and his warriors gathered from the groundThe scattered wealth the battle left around.
  • B14.16.71
    Gold girdles, turquoise crowns, and bracelets’ sheenWith diba by the ivory throne were seen.
  • B14.16.72
    Bargostvans, arrows, bows, and gopal layWith Indian blades, the spoils of that fierce day.
  • B14.16.73
    Between two mountains rose a third, so high;The troops stood round and gazed with wondering eye.
  • B14.16.74
    Had any archer, broad of chest and frame,A valiant rider of illustrious fame,
  • B14.16.75
    Shot a four-feathered arrow through that store,Its flight would fail to reach the farther shore.
  • B14.16.76
    When Rostam saw the spoils, amazed he stood,And called upon the Maker, wise and good:

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