Khosrow Hurls Shideh Down

From C4.9, Khosrow Slays Shideh. It illustrates C4.9.8–11:

• C4.9.8
  He sprang upon him like a lion boldThat seizes on a gur within its hold.
• C4.9.9
  Left hand on neck, his right upon the back,He raised and hurled him down with fierce attack.
• C4.9.10
  His backbone broke like reeds beneath the strain;His sinews snapped, undone by crushing pain.
• C4.9.11
  Then drawing forth his sharp and tempered blade,He pierced the heart that armor could not aid.

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