
Jamasp Meets Esfandiyar at the Hunt
From C6.23, Jamasp Comes to Esfandiyar. It illustrates C6.23.15–21:
- C6.23.15While thus Esfandiyar spoke in his grief,Black dust arose, announcing the great chief.
- C6.23.16Jamasp, the world’s bright lamp, now came to bringThe prince the royal orders of the king.
- C6.23.17The prince went out to meet him on the way;The two met face to face without delay.
- C6.23.18They left their prancing steeds and walked; the twoThus paid each other all the honor due.
- C6.23.19The glorious prince inquired, “How fares the king,The lord of crown and throne and signet ring?”
- C6.23.20The sage Jamasp replied, “He thrives in cheer,”Then kissed the prince’s head and drew him near.
- C6.23.21He gave the letter, spoke the matter plain,And said, “The Div has clouded Goshtasb’s brain.”
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