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Piran's Heart Blackens at the Reply
Book C3 · The Battle of the Twelve Rukhs

Piran's Heart Blackens at the Reply

From C3.21, Gudarz Replies to Piran. It illustrates C3.21.133–138:

  • C3.21.133
    When Ruyin reached his father’s camp, his bandWent with him to the chief who held command.
  • C3.21.134
    He bowed before the throne with lowered face;Piran received him in a close embrace.
  • C3.21.135
    He gave Iran’s sepahbod’s words their due,And told of all the army in his view.
  • C3.21.136
    A scribe read out the letter, word by word;Piran’s heart blackened at the news he heard.
  • C3.21.137
    His heart was full of pain, his soul of fear;He knew a harsh descent was drawing near.
  • C3.21.138
    He chose restraint and silence in that hour,And hid the message from his gathered power.

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