Piran's Envoy Reaches Afrasiab

From C3.22, Piran Seeks Afrasiab’s Aid. It illustrates C3.22.43–47:

• C3.22.43
  He mounted on a hiyun, swift and tall,Like fire that races at the wind’s fierce call.
• C3.22.44
  He rode to Afrasiab, through the night,Nor paused for breath or sleep along his flight.
• C3.22.45
  He reached the king when all his road was spent,Kissed first the throne, then spoke what Piran sent.
• C3.22.46
  The monarch heard Piran’s dark news with pain;His face grew yellow, grief filled every vein.
• C3.22.47
  He mourned the slain, his army put to flight,His ruined country and its bitter plight.

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