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Wed with Nothing but Each Other

Wed with Nothing but Each Other

From C5.8, Goshtasb Weds Katayun. It illustrates C5.8.1–9:

  • C5.8.1
    When Caesar heard, he fixed his will that day:He wed the pair and sent them on their way.
  • C5.8.2
    He said, “Go with her as you stand, no more;I give no crown, no signet, gold, or store.”
  • C5.8.3
    Goshtasb saw this and stood in stunned surprise,And called upon the Maker of the skies.
  • C5.8.4
    He spoke to noble Katayun in pain:“You have been sheltered from all want and strain.
  • C5.8.5
    What moved you here to make your choice of me,Among these chiefs and crowns of high degree?
  • C5.8.6
    The man you chose is destitute, alone;With him no wealth, but hardship, will be known.
  • C5.8.7
    Choose one your equal from these noble men,And win your father’s favor back again.”
  • C5.8.8
    But Katayun replied, “O doubting heart,Do not rage at the sky or fortune’s part.
  • C5.8.9
    If I am pleased with you and with my fate,Why seek for crown and throne and royal state?”

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