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Afrasiab Reads Kavus's Challenge

Afrasiab Reads Kavus's Challenge

From B6.7, Kavus’s Message to Afrasiab. It illustrates B6.7.29–34:

  • B6.7.29
    Before the king of Turks and Chin he bowed,Kissed earth, gave blessing, then the words avowed.
  • B6.7.30
    He spoke the Shah’s commands before the throne,Then gave the written words that made them known.
  • B6.7.31
    When Afrasiab read the written threat,His blood rose hot, his fury firmly set.
  • B6.7.32
    He said: “Such words befit a nature base;Let him think twice before he shows his face.
  • B6.7.33
    If Iran had fulfilled your restless will,You would not covet Hamavaran still.
  • B6.7.34
    Now I have come prepared to wage the fight,And raised my shining standard to the light.

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