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Gudarz Sends Giv to Piran

Gudarz Sends Giv to Piran

From C3.4, Giv Carries Word from Gudarz to Piran. It illustrates C3.4.1–7:

  • C3.4.1
    When old Gudarz drew near to Raibad’s plain,He chose his captains from the gathered train.
  • C3.4.2
    He chose Iran’s tried horsemen, men of worth,Wise speakers, skilled in war throughout the earth.
  • C3.4.3
    A thousand khanjar-bearing warriors came,All chosen from the army’s men of fame.
  • C3.4.4
    The chief then summoned Giv and told his sonThe Shah’s command and what must now be done.
  • C3.4.5
    He said, “My prudent son, whose lifted headStands over many chiefs in fame and dread,
  • C3.4.6
    I have selected worthy troops for you,Provincial chiefs, experienced, loyal, true.
  • C3.4.7
    You now must journey onward to Piran,Speak, then hear out that seasoned Pahlevan.

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