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Rostam Parts from Fariborz and the Spoils
Book B14 · The Great Battle with the Khan of Chin

Rostam Parts from Fariborz and the Spoils

From B14.17, Rostam’s Letter to Kay Khosrow. It illustrates B14.17.21–25:

  • B14.17.21
    He sealed the letter, gave it with all speedTo Fariborz, a prince of royal seed.
  • B14.17.22
    With captive kings and elephants arrayed,On three thousand hiyuns all the spoil was laid.
  • B14.17.23
    So Fariborz, the son of Kavus, rodeRejoicing swiftly on the homeward road.
  • B14.17.24
    The elephantine hero and his bandOf chiefs rode with him onward through the land.
  • B14.17.25
    He clasped the prince, then left the royal train,While from the prince’s eyes tears fell like rain.

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