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Goshtasb Rides Alone for Rum

Goshtasb Rides Alone for Rum

From C5.4, Goshtasb Sets Off for Rum. It illustrates C5.4.1–4:

  • C5.4.1
    At night Goshtasb saddled Shabdiz the steed,His father’s horse, and bridled him with speed.
  • C5.4.2
    He wore a Roman robe of golden thread,A homa plume upon his crowned head.
  • C5.4.3
    He took gold coins and jewels for his need,Enough to serve him where his road might lead.
  • C5.4.4
    He left Iran and turned toward Rum alone,To seek a path to kingship of his own.

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