A Thousand Boats Cross the Jihun

From C4.3, Afrasiab Hears of Piran’s Death. It illustrates C4.3.78–83:

C4.3.78
He left Baikand and hastened to Jihun;His ranks along its banks were marshaled soon.
C4.3.79
A thousand boats and skiffs were brought in train,To bear the troops across the watery plain.
C4.3.80
For one full week the boats crossed to and fro,Till troops filled hill and plain in mighty show.
C4.3.81
The river choked beneath the crossing hordes, With elephant trunks and spears and flashing swords.
C4.3.82
The boats concealed the river’s streaming face;The troops moved toward Amuy’s desert place.
C4.3.83
The king came last and crossed in wrath that day,Intent on battle with Iran’s array.