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The False Tears of Garsivaz

The False Tears of Garsivaz

From B9.48, Garsivaz Returns to Siavash. It illustrates B9.48.25–36:

  • B9.48.25
    He fixed his gaze and silence held him fast,While yellow tears across his lashes passed.
  • B9.48.26
    False tears ran down; within, he shaped the snareBy which the prince would fall into despair.
  • B9.48.27
    The prince beheld him, spoke in gentle tone:“My brother, why this grief? What pain is known?
  • B9.48.28
    What grief has clouded all your spirit so?Has royal anger laid you under woe?
  • B9.48.29
    Come, I will go with you, prepared to fight,If Afrasiab has denied your right.
  • B9.48.30
    Against his army I will take the field,And force the Shah of Turan’s men to yield.
  • B9.48.31
    If he has harmed you, I will right the wrong,And bring the truth to light that hid so long.
  • B9.48.32
    If some declared foe troubles you with strife,I stand your friend in all affairs of life.
  • B9.48.33
    In battle too, my strength shall guard your way,And those who seek your harm I shall repay.
  • B9.48.34
    If slander cast you from your rightful seat,Or falsehood stained your honor with deceit,
  • B9.48.35
    Then trust in me to right the wrong you bear,And tear the lying slander from the air.
  • B9.48.36
    Reveal the secret of this hidden snake;Whatever coils within, my hand shall break.”

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