Siavash Strikes the Ball toward the Moon

From B9.33, Siavash Displays His Prowess before Afrasiab. It illustrates B9.33.35–41:

B9.33.35
The king commanded: “Bring another ball,”And had it set before the prince and all.
B9.33.36
He raised and kissed the ball before the crowd,The ney and koust together sounded loud.
B9.33.37
He mounted then a fresh and eager steed,And tossed the ball in hand with practiced heed.
B9.33.38
Then with his chowgan struck it toward the moon,As though the sky would claim the ball too soon.
B9.33.39
The ball itself then vanished from their sight,As though the heavens drew it toward their height.
B9.33.40
No rider there could match him in the race,Nor any shine with such a joyful face.
B9.33.41
The king laughed loud, the nobles cried in praise,And marveled at the prince before their gaze.