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Rostam Rides Out on Camels
Book C4 · The Final Afrasiab Wars and the Disappearance of Kay Khosrow

Rostam Rides Out on Camels

From C4.14, Khosrow Crosses the Jihun. It illustrates C4.14.17–21:

  • C4.14.17
    They marched with Gostaham to lead the fight,Who faced the lions’ onset without fright.
  • C4.14.18
    He bade the men of Nimruz take the fieldWith Rostam, who made mighty warriors yield.
  • C4.14.19
    “Go forth on camels, leading every steed,And move unseen with secrecy and speed.
  • C4.14.20
    Make haste to where the hostile troops are found,And take them unawares when night comes round.”
  • C4.14.21
    The two crown-seeking champions left his side;One took the desert, one to Chakh would ride.

In the picture

Gostaham (son of Nohzar)Kay KhosrowRostam
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