Gudarz's Arrow Brings Down Piran's Steed

From C3.39, Gudarz Battles Piran. It illustrates C3.39.17–22:

• C3.39.17
  The two old chiefs, both shrewd and seasoned men,Took up their bows and arrows once again.
• C3.39.18
  Gudarz chose out a poplar shaft of might,No iron plate nor stone could stop its flight.
• C3.39.19
  He shot with force and struck Piran’s steed;The arrow pierced its armor with great speed.
• C3.39.20
  The stricken charger shuddered, drawing breath,Then crashed to earth beneath the weight of death.
• C3.39.21
  Piran went crashing down beneath the horse.The rider struggled, trapped, crushed by its force.
• C3.39.22
  His right arm broke beneath the crushing weight;He rolled, still struggling with the stroke of fate.

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