Gudarz Grants Bijan the Combat

From C3.12, News of Houman Reaches Bijan. It illustrates C3.12.61–72:

C3.12.61
Gudarz laughed gladly at the youth’s reply,And seemed a noble cypress rising high.
C3.12.62
He answered, “Giv is fortunate to breedA son so brave, of such heroic seed.
C3.12.63
May I not forget that blessed hour of birth,When your pure mother brought you forth to earth.
C3.12.64
Since first you raised your hands with lion might,The leopards have sheathed their claws and fled your sight.
C3.12.65
You may meet Houman; may good fortune guideYour heart and hand when you confront his pride.
C3.12.66
In God’s great name, who guards us every hour,And by our Shah’s and heroes’ conquering power,
C3.12.67
Strive so this Ahriman, by God’s command,May meet his destined death beneath your hand.
C3.12.68
I shall tell Giv: ‘Give Bijan at his callThe armor he has asked for, helm and all.’
C3.12.69
If you shall crush this foe upon the field,Still greater honor in my eyes you will wield.
C3.12.70
Above brave Farhad and your sire you will stand,With treasure, throne, and crown, and troops in hand.”
C3.12.71
Thus spoke the grandfather; the youth stood near,Resourceful, full of plans, his judgment clear.
C3.12.72
Bijan dismounted, kissed the ground in praise,And blessed the Pahlevan for happy days.