
Rostam Seizes the Tail of Chingish's Steed
From B14.2, Chingish Faces Rostam. It illustrates B14.2.31–36:
- B14.2.31He spurred his heavy charger into flight,And sought his army, fleeing from the fight.
- B14.2.32Then Rostam spurred brave Rakhsh, a streak of flame,And swiftly after that proud rider came.
- B14.2.33Then Rostam reached him; voices rent the sky,And all the plain rang out with that great cry.
- B14.2.34Then Rostam seized the tail of Chingish’s steed,Both armies watched, astonished at the deed.
- B14.2.35He held it fast; then Chingish, gripped by fear,Flung himself down and left the saddle clear.
- B14.2.36His helmet fell; for zanhar then he cried;Rostam laid him in dust, his plea denied.
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