Tus and Giv Quarrel over the Maiden

From B9.2, The Mother of Siavash. It illustrates B9.2.26–35:

B9.2.26
The warriors’ hearts grew tender at her plight,But Tus forgot restraint at such a sight.
B9.2.27
Then Tus declared: “It was my eye that spied;I reached her first, and led her to my side.”
B9.2.28
But Giv replied: “We rode as equals then;No army set you over other men.”
B9.2.29
Then Tus replied: “My horse was first to stand;Before your mount had reached that forest land.
B9.2.30
I led the chase; the honor here is mine;Speak truth, not falsehood born of your design.
B9.2.31
A man of courage does not quarrel so,Nor cast aside the truth for beauty’s show.”
B9.2.32
Their quarrel sharpened, fierce in word and deed;They judged the moon-faced maiden’s head must bleed.
B9.2.33
A noble spoke and checked their angry tide:“Let Kavus hear the case and then decide.”
B9.2.34
“Whichever man the Shah shall name,” he said,“Must be obeyed; let strife no further spread.”
B9.2.35
They both agreed and let their quarrel fall,And brought her to the Shah within his hall.