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Gudarz Consoles the Grieving Prince

Gudarz Consoles the Grieving Prince

From B9.5, The Death of the Mother of Siavash. It illustrates B9.5.7–15:

  • B9.5.7
    When nobles heard the news, they hastened near,To stand beside the prince they held so dear.
  • B9.5.8
    Tus, Giv, Fariborz, Gudarz all came,With princes, chiefs, and champions of name.
  • B9.5.9
    But when he saw them, grief came breaking through;A wind of pain rose from his heart and grew.
  • B9.5.10
    He wept anew and opened sorrow’s door,And from his heart let hidden anguish pour.
  • B9.5.11
    Then Gudarz saw the noble cypress pressedBy grief, and darkness settled in his breast.
  • B9.5.12
    Then Gudarz spoke: “O prince, heed my advice:Do not begin this mourning for her twice.
  • B9.5.13
    All born of mothers yield their mortal breath;None escapes Ajal’s hand, appointed death.
  • B9.5.14
    Your mother now has passed from mortal care;Her soul is in Minu; do not despair.”
  • B9.5.15
    With a hundred pleas, with counsel, charm, and art,They set once more in place the prince’s heart.

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