
Piran Dismounts before Rostam
From B14.5, Piran Comes before Rostam. It illustrates B14.5.5–16 (to B14.5.19):
- B14.5.5The news reached Rostam: from Turan’s arrayA warrior had approached him on his way.
- B14.5.6He came to meet him where the armies stand,An iron helm on head, before his band.
- B14.5.7He asked, “What is your name? What thoughts abideWithin your heart that bring you to our side?”
- B14.5.8The other said, “I am Piran by name,Afrasiab’s sepahbod, known to fame.
- B14.5.9Your gracious words, which Houman brought to me,Have drawn my heart and brought me here to see.
- B14.5.10Now tell me which Iranian chief you are,Whose might has drawn me from the ranks afar.”
- B14.5.11He said, “Rostam of Zabul speaks to you,With gorz and Kabuli khanjar in view.”
- B14.5.12When noble Piran learned that Rostam stood,He left his horse and bowed as honor should.
- B14.5.13Rostam said, “Greetings from bright Kay Khosrow,O Pahlevan, whose noble virtues show,
- B14.5.14His mother, Afrasiab’s daughter, too,Sends greetings; every night she dreams of you.”
- B14.5.15Piran replied, “From Yazdan greetings flow,And from our gathered ranks to you they go.
- B14.5.16May God, who gives all good, His blessings send;May heaven’s wheel beneath your signet bend.
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