
Fariborz Binds Kulbad to the Saddle
From C3.29, Fariborz Battles Kulbad. It illustrates C3.29.3–7:
- C3.29.3He wheeled, but found his arrow flight had strayed;Then with his right hand drew his flashing blade,
- C3.29.4And raised it, struck his neck; the blade’s descentDown to the waist in two his body rent.
- C3.29.5He stepped down, loosed the kamand strap, and freedHis royal kamand, fastened to the steed.
- C3.29.6He bound dead Kulbad on the saddle tight,Then loosed the steel that clothed his foe for fight.
- C3.29.7He climbed the height, his name with triumph crowned,And as he strode, his victory shout rang round.
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