Akvan Lifts Rostam into the Sky

From C1.4, Akvan Flings Rostam into the Sea. It illustrates C1.4.1–12:

C1.4.1
When from afar Akvan saw Rostam sleep,He came like wind across the meadow’s sweep.
C1.4.2
He dug the earth around where Rostam lay,Then raised the ground and bore it far away.
C1.4.3
When Rostam woke, his heart was seized with dread,And fear and wonder through his spirit spread.
C1.4.4
He thought: “This foul Div’s cunning has prevailed;My sword and strength in empty air have failed.
C1.4.5
Alas my heart, my strength, my arm!” he cried;“The world is wrecked if I am cast aside.
C1.4.6
If he destroys me, all my strength outdone,The world will grieve, for Akvan’s will has won.
C1.4.7
Afrasiab shall gain his heart’s desire;Iran’s bright throne and crown will fall to fire.
C1.4.8
Tus, Gudarz, and Khosrow shall be no more,No tabiras, no elephants of war.
C1.4.9
Through me the world will suffer grief and woe;Who now will strike this cursed and cunning foe?”
C1.4.10
Then Akvan said to Rostam in his plight:“O Piltan, name your wish from this great height.
C1.4.11
Choose where to fall before I let you go:Which place would you prefer, so far below?
C1.4.12
Shall I cast you on mountains or the wave?Where will you fall, far from your comrades brave?”