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Candles on the Sea for Ahran

Candles on the Sea for Ahran

From C5.11, Ahran’s Suit for Caesar’s Daughter. It illustrates C5.11.52–59:

  • C5.11.52
    Be our guest here tonight beside the sea;Set candles by the waves and stay with me.
  • C5.11.53
    When that renowned young hero comes this wayTomorrow, I will tell him what you say.”
  • C5.11.54
    They lit the sea’s broad surface with their light,And called for wine and food throughout the night,
  • C5.11.55
    Till dawn’s bright yellow ruby rose on highAbove the lapis field that arched the sky.
  • C5.11.56
    A rider’s dust rose from the plain nearby;Beside the sea, it caught great Ahran’s eye.
  • C5.11.57
    Then Hishvi said, “The famous man draws near;Behold that gallant horseman riding here.”
  • C5.11.58
    As he drew near, both men ran out apace,On foot to greet the horseman face to face.
  • C5.11.59
    The warrior left his horse and made requestFor food and wine, as Hishvi’s honored guest.

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