
Gudarz Sends Giv to Piran
From C3.4, Giv Carries Word from Gudarz to Piran. It illustrates C3.4.1–7:
- C3.4.1When old Gudarz drew near to Raibad’s plain,He chose his captains from the gathered train.
- C3.4.2He chose Iran’s tried horsemen, men of worth,Wise speakers, skilled in war throughout the earth.
- C3.4.3A thousand khanjar-bearing warriors came,All chosen from the army’s men of fame.
- C3.4.4The chief then summoned Giv and told his sonThe Shah’s command and what must now be done.
- C3.4.5He said, “My prudent son, whose lifted headStands over many chiefs in fame and dread,
- C3.4.6I have selected worthy troops for you,Provincial chiefs, experienced, loyal, true.
- C3.4.7You now must journey onward to Piran,Speak, then hear out that seasoned Pahlevan.
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