
Rostam and Zal Welcome Goshtasb
From C6.25, Arjasp Prepares the Second War. It illustrates C6.25.3–8:
- C6.25.3As soon as that illustrious Shah drew near,The army’s champion came with welcome cheer:
- C6.25.4Nimruz’s ruler, Rostam, famed in fight,A seasoned rider, Sahm’s equal in might,
- C6.25.5Came with his father Zal, advanced in years,With mighty men and courtiers as his peers.
- C6.25.6They brought their minstrels in the welcoming train,With rud and karnay sounding their refrain.
- C6.25.7Thus they came forth to greet the glorious king;Their joyful welcome made his spirits sing.
- C6.25.8They brought him into Zabul as their guest,And stood before him, each at his behest.
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