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Afrasiab Finds Rostam Awake

Afrasiab Finds Rostam Awake

From C4.16, Gang-Behesht Shelters Afrasiab. It illustrates C4.16.44–49:

  • C4.16.44
    When Afrasiab drew near the city wall,He thought: “Now Rostam sleeps, and hears no call.
  • C4.16.45
    At night I strike his army where it lies,And make the dust above his army rise.”
  • C4.16.46
    But in the gloom he saw the outposts set,And heard the chargers neigh through darkness yet.
  • C4.16.47
    He marveled at the watchful Rostam’s skill,And rode on, deep in thought and anxious still.
  • C4.16.48
    He knew his troops were beaten and distressed,And life itself was struggling in each breast.
  • C4.16.49
    Rostam stood armed before him on the road;Behind, the Shah and all his horsemen rode.

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