
The Chiefs Greet Zal on Foot
From B4.1, The Reign of Kay Kavus, His Sitting upon the Throne, and His Intent to March to Mazandaran. It illustrates B4.1.93–98:
- B4.1.93“Zal now approaches; see his banner rise,His royal standard gleams before our eyes.”
- B4.1.94Each chief who wore the Pahlevan’s high capRode forth to greet him, closing fast the gap.
- B4.1.95When he drew near, they left their steeds behind,Approached on foot, and blessed him, heart and mind.
- B4.1.96As all together toward the Shah they went,Tus said, “Great chief, long roads your strength have spent.
- B4.1.97For Iran’s nobles you have journeyed wide,Hard toil and travel, setting rest aside.
- B4.1.98We are devoted wholly to your name;Your crown and farr bring honor to our fame.”
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