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Piran Dismounts before Rostam

Piran Dismounts before Rostam

From B14.5, Piran Comes before Rostam. It illustrates B14.5.5–16 (to B14.5.19):

  • B14.5.5
    The news reached Rostam: from Turan’s arrayA warrior had approached him on his way.
  • B14.5.6
    He came to meet him where the armies stand,An iron helm on head, before his band.
  • B14.5.7
    He asked, “What is your name? What thoughts abideWithin your heart that bring you to our side?”
  • B14.5.8
    The other said, “I am Piran by name,Afrasiab’s sepahbod, known to fame.
  • B14.5.9
    Your gracious words, which Houman brought to me,Have drawn my heart and brought me here to see.
  • B14.5.10
    Now tell me which Iranian chief you are,Whose might has drawn me from the ranks afar.”
  • B14.5.11
    He said, “Rostam of Zabul speaks to you,With gorz and Kabuli khanjar in view.”
  • B14.5.12
    When noble Piran learned that Rostam stood,He left his horse and bowed as honor should.
  • B14.5.13
    Rostam said, “Greetings from bright Kay Khosrow,O Pahlevan, whose noble virtues show,
  • B14.5.14
    His mother, Afrasiab’s daughter, too,Sends greetings; every night she dreams of you.”
  • B14.5.15
    Piran replied, “From Yazdan greetings flow,And from our gathered ranks to you they go.
  • B14.5.16
    May God, who gives all good, His blessings send;May heaven’s wheel beneath your signet bend.

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