Goshtasb Pledges the Crown Again

From C6.33, Esfandiyar Is Sent Again to Fight Arjasp. It illustrates C6.33.4–15 (to C6.33.19):

C6.33.4
Goshtasb said, “Valiant son, hear what I say:You smile; your sisters lie in chains today.
C6.33.5
How blessed those who died upon the field,Not shamed by Turkish hands or forced to yield.
C6.33.6
When subjects see me seated on the throne,What will they say of this disgrace well known?
C6.33.7
As long as life remains within my frame,I shall weep blood and burn with this cruel shame.
C6.33.8
By God Most High, Yazdan of depth and height,I pledge this crown to you before His sight:
C6.33.9
If you go safely into Turan’s land,And brave the dragon’s breath with fearless hand,
C6.33.10
If you release your sisters from the foe,The crown and empire to your rule shall go.
C6.33.11
I shall yield throne and treasure, realm and store,And crown you king the day you reach my door.”
C6.33.12
Esfandiyar replied, “May no one seeThe day when you, my king, are lost to me.
C6.33.13
I am your slave, my father and my king;I seek no crown, nor any royal thing.
C6.33.14
My soul and body stand as ransom still;I ask no throne to rule by my own will.
C6.33.15
I shall avenge our dead upon the foe,And bring Arjasp and all his kingdom low.