Khosrow Prays by the Spring at Night

From C4.62, Kay Khosrow Vanishes in the Snow. It illustrates C4.62.38–49:

C4.62.38
At last a spring appeared beside the way;Toward it advanced the Shah without delay.
C4.62.39
They all dismounted by that water clear,Ate food, and rested from their march and fear.
C4.62.40
The Shah addressed the lords who marched with him:“Here let us stay until the stars grow dim.
C4.62.41
Let us recall the past throughout the night;Hereafter I shall vanish from your sight.
C4.62.42
When radiant sun uplifts its flag of gold,And dark earth brightens under morning’s hold,
C4.62.43
Then comes the hour in which I pass away,With blessed Soroush guiding me that day.
C4.62.44
If my heart darkens and rejects this road,I will tear it out beneath its mortal load.”
C4.62.45
As night advanced, the famed Kayanian kingPrayed to his God beside the flowing spring.
C4.62.46
He bathed his head and body in the flow,And read the Zand-Avesta, soft and low.
C4.62.47
He told the wise companions gathered near,“Farewell forever, friends whom I hold dear.
C4.62.48
When sunlight lifts its spear and morning gleams,You shall behold me only in your dreams.
C4.62.49
Tomorrow leave these sands and go your way;Though clouds rain musk, you must no longer stay.