Rostam Lingers Over Wine

From B8.12, Kavus Summons Rostam from Zabulistan. It illustrates B8.12.70–80:

B8.12.70
They raised their cups to Zal and Shah with cheer,And drank until clear judgment disappeared.
B8.12.71
Next morning Rostam, heavy from the wine,Made ready for the road, then changed his mind.
B8.12.72
Still held by wine, he stayed throughout the day;The second dawn his promised ride gave way.
B8.12.73
Still dulled by drink, he bade the cooks prepareA feast, and soon the board was rich with fare.
B8.12.74
When food was done, they called for wine to pour,For rud and song, and drank as days before.
B8.12.75
Next day another brilliant feast was spread;The third dawn found the wine-cup raised instead.
B8.12.76
Of Kavus and his summons none took heed;But on the fourth day Giv prepared his steed.
B8.12.77
He said, “Kavus is headstrong, quick to rage;He sees grave danger rising at this stage.
B8.12.78
He neither ate nor slept nor found repose,As fear and anger through his spirit rose.
B8.12.79
By lingering so long in Zabul’s land,We press him hard beyond what he can stand.
B8.12.80
His temper will ignite; in angry moodHe may seek vengeance, rash, and start a feud.”