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Siavash Shows Garsivaz His City
Book B9 · The Story of Siavash

Siavash Shows Garsivaz His City

From B9.44, Afrasiab Sends Garsivaz to Siavash. It illustrates B9.44.22–25:

  • B9.44.22
    At dawn next day came Garsivaz, and boreThe message with him, and the gathered store.
  • B9.44.23
    When Siavash saw the royal gifts arrayed,He bloomed like spring, his happiness displayed.
  • B9.44.24
    Siavash mounted, ready for the ride,And Iran’s gathered horsemen thronged his side.
  • B9.44.25
    He led him round the quarters, showed him all,Then turned with him toward the royal hall.

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