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Goshtasb Drives the Ball Out of Sight

Goshtasb Drives the Ball Out of Sight

From C5.13, Goshtasb’s Prowess before Caesar. It illustrates C5.13.15–21:

  • C5.13.15
    He bade them saddle one earth-shaking steed,And rode where Caesar watched the riders’ speed.
  • C5.13.16
    He watched the polo on the Caesar’s ground,Then asked for stick and ball from those around.
  • C5.13.17
    He cast the ball among the mounted band,And gripped the polo stick within his hand.
  • C5.13.18
    He spurred his horse; the others lost their pace,Their hands and feet grew helpless in the race.
  • C5.13.19
    The warriors paused; no man could see it fly,So high he drove the ball into the sky.
  • C5.13.20
    Where could the riders find the ball he played?They ceased their strokes; no further charge was made.
  • C5.13.21
    The Roman faces paled; on every sideRose noise and clamor in a troubled tide.

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