
Gudarz's Javelin Finds Piran
From C3.39, Gudarz Battles Piran. It illustrates C3.39.42–48:
- C3.39.42He left his horse and took his shield to goLike some determined hunter toward his foe.
- C3.39.43His shield held forward, javelin in hand,He climbed the height above the lower land.
- C3.39.44Piran watched him approach, his foe in sight;He sprang down from a rock to meet the fight.
- C3.39.45He hurled his khanjar, arrow-swift in flight;It struck Gudarz’s arm upon the height.
- C3.39.46The wounded chieftain wheeled to face his foe;He felt his anger blaze and fiercer grow.
- C3.39.47He hurled his javelin; its iron headStruck Piran’s breast and through his armor sped.
- C3.39.48It pierced his liver and came out behind;Piran reeled back, with darkness in his mind.
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