The Army Weeps as Gudarz Rides Out

From C3.26, The Battle of Eleven Rukhs Is Arranged. It illustrates C3.26.100–111 (to C3.26.112):

C3.26.100
He bade the troops to mount for coming fight,And draw their belts for vengeance firm and tight.
C3.26.101
He gave the left, where Rohham used to stand,To bright-faced Farhad and his chosen band.
C3.26.102
Where Fariborz had held the right in place,He stationed Katmareh, of Gharan’s race.
C3.26.103
Then to Shidush he said, “O son of mine,Whose counsel serves me well in each design,
C3.26.104
With Kaveh’s standard and the troops, remain;Stand firm behind the army on the plain.”
C3.26.105
He then commanded Gostaham: “Now go,Lead forth the army, guard it from the foe.
C3.26.106
You shall hold charge here in the chief’s own place,And shield the army’s rear from all disgrace.”
C3.26.107
He bade the troops remain in their own ground;Let none advance beyond the posts they found.
C3.26.108
They were to bless brave Gostaham’s command,And stay in saddle, ready, all the band.
C3.26.109
A cry rose through the army, van to rear;They wept there on the field for all to hear.
C3.26.110
They rushed toward Gudarz, every noble headBowed down as dust upon their crowns they spread.
C3.26.111
“O chief of chiefs, may victory attendYour prowess on this field from start to end.