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Rostam Watches Sohrab's Feast

Rostam Watches Sohrab's Feast

From B8.15, Rostam Slays Zhendeh Razm. It illustrates B8.15.11–20:

  • B8.15.11
    He moved still deeper through the festive throng,Where lamps were bright and cups and music strong.
  • B8.15.12
    There Sohrab sat where lamps and wine were spread,In splendor on the feast-throne at the head.
  • B8.15.13
    Beside him Zhendeh Razm held one side,While Houman, Barman sat in equal pride.
  • B8.15.14
    Like some fresh cypress Sohrab filled the throne,In stature such as none around had shown.
  • B8.15.15
    His arms like camel thighs were thick with might,His chest a lion’s, broad and built for fight.
  • B8.15.16
    His face was blood-red, youthful, fierce, and bright;No peer among those warriors met his sight.
  • B8.15.17
    Around him sat a hundred youths in pride,Like mighty lions gathered at his side.
  • B8.15.18
    And fifty bracelet-wearing servants stood,Attending him with spirits bright and good,
  • B8.15.19
    They praised his stature, sword, and signet ring,And blessed the fortune shining round their king.
  • B8.15.20
    Apart, unseen, the watchful Rostam lay,And marked the youth who ruled that bright display.

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