Khosrow Closes His Court

From C4.47, Khosrow Is Overtaken by Melancholy. It illustrates C4.47.30–35:

• C4.47.30
  The Shah commanded him who kept the gate,“Turn back all those who seek me, small or great.
• C4.47.31
  Refuse them gently; let your words be kind,And leave all anger and harsh speech behind.”
• C4.47.32
  He closed the court and left, his belt untied;With loud lament the grieving monarch cried.
• C4.47.33
  He bathed his head and body; then he soughtGod’s path in prayer, by wisdom’s candle taught.
• C4.47.34
  He donned a new white robe and went to pray,With hope that filled his heart along the way.
• C4.47.35
  He walked to prayer, his secret cause to pleadBefore the holy Judge who heard his need.

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