
Giv and Piran Parley by the Jihun
From C3.5, Giv’s Visit to Piran. It illustrates C3.5.11–15:
- C3.5.11He reached Jihun and ranked his warriors near,Along the riverbank, their order clear.
- C3.5.12He met with Giv; his ranks, ranged front to rear,A wall beside the river, spear on spear.
- C3.5.13Two weeks they spoke to keep the peace in sight,And spare their armies from a needless fight.
- C3.5.14They spoke at length, and Piran heard each side;Turan’s own guilt could no more be denied.
- C3.5.15Iran’s great chiefs now seized their chance to speak,And pressed their case against the side found weak.
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