Rostam Strikes Down Tus

From B8.13, Kavus’s Anger at Rostam. It illustrates B8.13.16–26:

B8.13.16
Tus stepped ahead and seized him by the hand,To lead him out, obeying the command.
B8.13.17
But Rostam, rising fierce in sudden flame,Replied in words that put the court to shame:
B8.13.18
“Your every deed grows worse with each new choice;No king should rule by fury in his voice.
B8.13.19
Kingship does not suit the course you take;A ruler’s wrath should not the kingdom shake.
B8.13.20
Hang that Turk alive if you crave display,Then turn your rage upon the field of fray.
B8.13.21
Rum, Sagzar, Mesr, Chin have yielded ground;Mazandaran, Hamavaran were bound.
B8.13.22
All these lie prostrate under Rakhsh’s tread,Their hearts by sword and crossbow struck with dread.
B8.13.23
You live through me; then turn your rage from me;Let war receive the fury you set free.”
B8.13.24
In fury Rostam struck Tus with his hand;Tus reeled beneath a blow he could not stand.
B8.13.25
As when a raging elephant might poundA tabira; headfirst Tus crashed to ground.
B8.13.26
Then Rostam strode beyond the royal hall,And left in rage before the eyes of all.