Siavash Departs for the Jihun

From B9.31, Siavash Yields Command to Bahram. It illustrates B9.31.20–27:

B9.31.20
Then summoned all the nobles to his side,And spoke with calm authority and pride:
B9.31.21
“Piran has crossed the river; he is sentBy Afrasiab, with plain and clear intent.
B9.31.22
He bears a secret message meant for me,And brings the word that I must hear and see.
B9.31.23
I go to meet him; here you must abide,While I ride forth to greet him at his side.
B9.31.24
To Bahram turn, and heed what he may say;Let none among you turn his heart away.”
B9.31.25
The chiefs, each one, bowed low and kissed the groundBefore the prince, whose grief burned deep, profound.
B9.31.26
The sun showed him its back; the air grew dim,The earth turned harsh as sorrow weighed on him.
B9.31.27
He could not hide the tears that filled his eyes,As toward the Jihun he led his ranks with sighs.