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Gudarz Embraces Piran's Envoy

Gudarz Embraces Piran's Envoy

From C3.20, Piran’s Letter to Gudarz. It illustrates C3.20.91–97:

  • C3.20.91
    When Ruyin came to old Gudarz’s gate,A runner told the chief who stood in wait.
  • C3.20.92
    Gudarz then called the envoy to his side;The youth came through the curtain, eager-eyed.
  • C3.20.93
    He stood before Gudarz, his hands held tightAcross his breast, and bowed within his sight.
  • C3.20.94
    The chief rose swiftly, clasped him to his breast,And held the youth close as an honored guest.
  • C3.20.95
    He asked of Piran, of his gathered band,His warriors, his monarch, and his land.
  • C3.20.96
    Then Ruyin gave the letter he had brought,And spoke the message just as he was taught.
  • C3.20.97
    A scribe came forward, read the letter through,And told Gudarz each word, exact and true.

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