
Giv Embraces His Returning Son
From C3.15, Bijan Slays Houman. It illustrates C3.15.53–60:
- C3.15.53Then tidings came of Bijan’s victory;Giv rushed to where his living son would be.
- C3.15.54He saw his son; at once, his spirit stirred,He left his saddle like a swooping bird.
- C3.15.55He rolled in dust and bowed his head in praiseTo God, the righteous Judge of all our days.
- C3.15.56He clasped his wise and valiant son and heldHim close, the terror of the day dispelled.
- C3.15.57All sought Gudarz with praise that never ceased,As Bijan came through war, from death released.
- C3.15.58When Bijan saw his grandfather appear,He left the horse of Houman, that brave peer.
- C3.15.59His arms were bloody, dust lay on his head;The saddle bore the head of Houman, dead.
- C3.15.60He brought the armor, steed, and head to showGudarz the tokens of his fallen foe.
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