The Bareheaded Shah Opens His Treasury

From C4.56, Gudarz Receives Khosrow’s Mandate. It illustrates C4.56.1–5:

• C4.56.1
  The eighth day, Khosrow sat bareheaded, shornOf Roman helm, of gorz, of armlets worn.
• C4.56.2
  His time to leave drew near; they opened wideA treasury with all its wealth inside.
• C4.56.3
  He made Gudarz, the son of Keshvad, standAs steward of his wealth at his command.
• C4.56.4
  He said, “Attend to all the realm’s affairs,Its public duties and its hidden cares.
• C4.56.5
  With toil we gather wealth and fill the store;A day then comes to open wide its door.

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