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Esfandiyar and Arjasp Fight in the Hall

Esfandiyar and Arjasp Fight in the Hall

From C7.12, Esfandiyar Slays Arjasp. It illustrates C7.12.24–32:

  • C7.12.24
    Arjasp awoke, alarmed by all the din,And rose in fury at the clash within.
  • C7.12.25
    In Roman helm and jowshan all arrayed,He gripped his khanjar with its gleaming blade.
  • C7.12.26
    With battle fury burning in his breast,He roared aloud, by blood and wrath possessed.
  • C7.12.27
    From palace halls brave Esfandiyar sprang,His Indian sword held ready as steel rang.
  • C7.12.28
    He cried, “This merchant brings the wares long due:A blade of vengeance, sharp and proven true.
  • C7.12.29
    This gift from Lohrasp bears a royal seal;Goshtasb’s own mark upon its deadly steel.”
  • C7.12.30
    They closed in savage combat, blade to blade,And sword-strokes rang where death already played.
  • C7.12.31
    At waist and head they struck with blow on blow,Till fierce Arjasp’s attack grew faint and slow.
  • C7.12.32
    No part of him was whole; he streamed with gore,His elephant-like bulk fell to the floor.

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