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Ruyin Receives Gudarz's Gifts
Book C3 · The Battle of the Twelve Rukhs

Ruyin Receives Gudarz's Gifts

From C3.21, Gudarz Replies to Piran. It illustrates C3.21.128–132:

  • C3.21.128
    He sealed the letter, gave it to the sonOf Piran, sprung from Viseh, honored one.
  • C3.21.129
    When Ruyin rose to go, he bade them bringA robe of honor fitting for a king.
  • C3.21.130
    Arab steeds with golden trappings came,With crowns and swords in golden sheaths aflame.
  • C3.21.131
    His comrades too received both silver brightAnd gold, with caps and belts as each had right.
  • C3.21.132
    Then Ruyin mounted on his rapid horse,And led his escort back toward Piran’s force.

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