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Shangul Rouses the Khan's Council

Shangul Rouses the Khan's Council

From B14.6, Turan’s Counsel before Battle. It illustrates B14.6.59–70 (to B14.6.84):

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

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