The Pahlevans Plead with the Shah

From C4.48, The Court Is Closed to the Nobles. It illustrates C4.48.5–16 (to C4.48.22):

C4.48.5
The lion-like chiefs who made great tuskers fallWith folded arms advanced into the hall.
C4.48.6
Tus, Gudarz, gallant Giv, and Gorgin came,Rohham the Lion, Bijan known to fame.
C4.48.7
They saw the Shah, bowed low with reverence due,Then told him what their inward thoughts held true:
C4.48.8
“O Shah, brave hero, judge of great and small,O ruler of the world, chief over all,
C4.48.9
No Shah like you the ivory throne has known;The sun and crown draw light from you alone.
C4.48.10
You honor steed and jowshan, sword so brightAnd give Azargashasp a fresher light.
C4.48.11
You fear no toil, nor boast about your treasure;Your labors far exceed your wealth in measure.
C4.48.12
We Pahlevans are all your servants true,Our lives are quickened by the sight of you.
C4.48.13
You crushed your enemies into the dust;No foe remains to trouble royal trust.
C4.48.14
All troops and treasures of the world are yours;Wherever you set foot, your toil endures.
C4.48.15
We know no reason why the Shah’s high mindHas grown so dark, so inwardly confined.
C4.48.16
This is your season to enjoy your worth,Not sink in sorrow while you rule the earth.