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Rostam Hides His Ring in the Roasted Bird

Rostam Hides His Ring in the Roasted Bird

From C2.22, Manijeh Seeks Out Rostam. It illustrates C2.22.47–54:

  • C2.22.47
    The tears of tenderness ran down his face;Then Rostam spoke to her with gentle grace:
  • C2.22.48
    “Fair one, why not seek nobles who might pleadBefore your father for you in your need?
  • C2.22.49
    Perhaps his love will stir, his liver burn,And pity for his child at last return.
  • C2.22.50
    Were not your father’s anger in the way,I would give more than measure could convey.”
  • C2.22.51
    He told the cooks to bring the food she sought,And every dish at hand was quickly brought.
  • C2.22.52
    He had a roasted bird brought hot and spreadAbout that bird a wrap of tender bread.
  • C2.22.53
    His hand moved like a pari’s, swift and light;Inside the bird he hid his ring from sight.
  • C2.22.54
    He gave it her: “Take this to him below;You guide the helpless in their time of woe.”

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