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Esfandiyar Embraces Goshtasb

Esfandiyar Embraces Goshtasb

From C7.15, Esfandiyar Returns to Goshtasb. It illustrates C7.15.39–45:

  • C7.15.39
    With standards raised, tabiras rolled aloud,The chiefs rode out to meet him in a crowd.
  • C7.15.40
    His father too, with men of learning wise,Went out with Mobadan in shining guise.
  • C7.15.41
    Then Goshtasb came to greet him with delight,And all the city spoke of that glad sight.
  • C7.15.42
    When Esfandiyar beheld his father’s face,His heart grew joyful at that welcome grace.
  • C7.15.43
    He spurred his night-black horse, whose fiery strideCould set the blaze of battle spreading wide.
  • C7.15.44
    He came and clasped his father, holding tight;His father marveled at that wondrous sight.
  • C7.15.45
    He blessed him: “May the earth and time remainForever graced by you and by your reign.”

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