
Rostam Takes Leave of the Shah
From B14.28, Rostam Returns to Sistan. It illustrates B14.28.4–11:
- B14.28.4The mighty Shah unlocked his treasury-door,And brought out precious gifts from hidden store:
- B14.28.5Rubies and crowns and rings of royal light,With diba, robes from Shushtar, rich and bright;
- B14.28.6Slaves crowned and earringed, a hundred saddled steeds,A hundred burden-camels for his needs;
- B14.28.7Gold trays of musk and aloes were displayed,Two golden slippers and a gorz arrayed;
- B14.28.8With kingly jewels the golden gorz was graced,As fitting for a man so highly placed.
- B14.28.9The Shah sent Rostam gifts, then rode besideThe hero for two stages, stride for stride.
- B14.28.10When Rostam saw the monarch’s weary air,He left his steed and bowed with loyal care.
- B14.28.11He said farewell and left Iran that day,Then hastened home to Zabul straightaway.
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