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Afrasiab Entrusts Zangeh with His Letter
Book B9 · The Story of Siavash

Afrasiab Entrusts Zangeh with His Letter

From B9.30, Afrasiab’s Offer to Siavash. It illustrates B9.30.30–32:

  • B9.30.30
    He sealed the letter, called good Zangeh near,And charged him with the message, plain and clear.
  • B9.30.31
    He readied robes of honor, silver, gold,And gifts in such abundance none could hold.
  • B9.30.32
    He gave a steed with golden trappings bright;Then Zangeh sped away with all his might.

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