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Rostam and Zal Welcome Goshtasb

Rostam and Zal Welcome Goshtasb

From C6.25, Arjasp Prepares the Second War. It illustrates C6.25.3–8:

  • C6.25.3
    As soon as that illustrious Shah drew near,The army’s champion came with welcome cheer:
  • C6.25.4
    Nimruz’s ruler, Rostam, famed in fight,A seasoned rider, Sahm’s equal in might,
  • C6.25.5
    Came with his father Zal, advanced in years,With mighty men and courtiers as his peers.
  • C6.25.6
    They brought their minstrels in the welcoming train,With rud and karnay sounding their refrain.
  • C6.25.7
    Thus they came forth to greet the glorious king;Their joyful welcome made his spirits sing.
  • C6.25.8
    They brought him into Zabul as their guest,And stood before him, each at his behest.

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