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Zangeh Returns the Hostages
Book B9 · The Story of Siavash

Zangeh Returns the Hostages

From B9.29, Zangeh Bears Word to Afrasiab. It illustrates B9.29.1–5:

  • B9.29.1
    Then Zangeh rode with chosen men of might,A hundred horsemen, nobly born and bright.
  • B9.29.2
    He bore the hostages and royal store,With all that Garsivaz had sent before.
  • B9.29.3
    When Zangeh reached the city of the king,The watchman saw him as the shouts took wing.
  • B9.29.4
    A warrior named Towrag came riding near,And welcomed him with honor and good cheer.
  • B9.29.5
    They led him in; Afrasiab then rose,And clasped him close before the watching rows.

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