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Gudarz's Javelin Finds Piran

Gudarz's Javelin Finds Piran

From C3.39, Gudarz Battles Piran. It illustrates C3.39.42–48:

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

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