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Gurazm Whispers Treason to Goshtasb

Gurazm Whispers Treason to Goshtasb

From C6.22, Gurazm Slanders Esfandiyar. It illustrates C6.22.18–29 (to C6.22.33):

  • C6.22.18
    The king dismissed the court and called him near:“Come, tell me all. Let every word be clear.
  • C6.22.19
    Reveal the secret of this foe of mine;Explain to me his hidden ill design.”
  • C6.22.20
    Gurazm, whose mind was evil, answered, stern:“To do the right is wisdom’s first concern.
  • C6.22.21
    The Shah has granted every wish I made;I must not keep this treason in the shade.
  • C6.22.22
    I will not hide my counsel out of fear,Although the Shah may find it hard to hear.
  • C6.22.23
    I shall reveal the secret, come what may,Although the Shah should order me away.
  • C6.22.24
    To speak, though he may doubt the truth I bring,Is better than to hide so grave a thing.
  • C6.22.25
    Know this, great Shah: your son prepares to fightAgainst your throne and all your royal might.
  • C6.22.26
    The troops have flocked to him in countless bands,And all men turn toward him with ready hands.
  • C6.22.27
    His purpose is to put you into chains;He cannot bear your crown while power remains.
  • C6.22.28
    When he has seized and bound your royal frame,He means to rule the world in his own name.
  • C6.22.29
    You know Esfandiyar has none his peerIn battle; none will face him without fear.

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