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Giv Brings the News to Zal

Giv Brings the News to Zal

From C4.49, Zal and Rostam Are Summoned. It illustrates C4.49.21–27:

  • C4.49.21
    When Giv had heard, he chose some valiant men,And rode in anger, sunk in thought again.
  • C4.49.22
    He journeyed on toward Sistan’s famous land,And reached where Zal and Rostam held command.
  • C4.49.23
    He told them all the strange events he knew,The things that he had heard and witnessed too.
  • C4.49.24
    Then Zal grew sad and spoke in deep distress:“Our lot is joined with pain and bitterness.”
  • C4.49.25
    He said to Rostam, “Call the wise who readThe stars, summon Mobadan whom we need.
  • C4.49.26
    From Zabul summon them, from Kabul too,To share the road with us the journey through.”
  • C4.49.27
    They gathered round Dastan to make their wayFrom Zabul to Iran without delay.

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