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Goshtasb Embraces Esfandiyar on the Height
Book C6 · Goshtasb, Zardosht, and the War with Arjasp

Goshtasb Embraces Esfandiyar on the Height

From C6.32, Esfandiyar Reaches Goshtasb. It illustrates C6.32.1–4:

  • C6.32.1
    Esfandiyar climbed up the flinty height,And reached his father in the mountain’s night.
  • C6.32.2
    He bowed before him; Shah Goshtasb arose,His heart still burning from his many woes.
  • C6.32.3
    He kissed his son and stroked his face, then raisedHis voice in thanks: Yazdan of all he praised.
  • C6.32.4
    “I thank Yazdan who let me see you here,With spirit glad, my son, and heart of cheer.

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