
Shangul Rouses the Khan's Council
From B14.6, Turan’s Counsel before Battle. It illustrates B14.6.59–70 (to B14.6.84):
- B14.6.59The Khan, disturbed by what Piran had said,Invoked the Maker’s name in sudden dread.
- B14.6.60The Khan asked, “What course now can meet our need,Against an army fierce in war and deed?”
- B14.6.61Then Shangul said, “Exalted one, why speakAt such great length? What answer do you seek?
- B14.6.62We crossed the desert and the sea to bringOur aid to Afrasiab, Turan’s great king.
- B14.6.63We gained rich gifts and horses on our ride,And hastened here from countries far and wide.
- B14.6.64We came like lions; shall we now retreat,And slink like frightened foxes in defeat?
- B14.6.65We sprang like lions, swift along our course;Why should we tremble now before their force?
- B14.6.66Because one Sagzi now has drawn so near,Why has this business filled you all with fear?
- B14.6.67It shames us even speaking of one man;We must begin upon a different plan.
- B14.6.68Grant Rostam is an elephant afield,Yet lions to his grasp will never yield.
- B14.6.69Though fate has taken Kamus, strong and brave,We must not falter now beside his grave.
- B14.6.70Since sleepless fear has seized Piran’s proud breast,He fears great Rostam, robbed of nightly rest.
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