Gorgsar Questioned at the Fork

From C7.2, The Wolves of the First Stage. It illustrates C7.2.6–17 (to C7.2.22):

C7.2.6
He marched until the road before him split,And camped where both dividing pathways knit.
C7.2.7
He bade them spread the board and furnish wine,With harp and song to make the gathering shine.
C7.2.8
All the chiefs of the line sat down to eatBeside the king, each in his proper seat.
C7.2.9
They brought Gorgsar, as ordered, bound and sore,Still worn by all the misery he bore.
C7.2.10
By royal order, four full cups were poured;Gorgsar received them there before the lord.
C7.2.11
Then spoke Esfandiyar: “Unlucky one,I shall enthrone you high beneath the sun.
C7.2.12
I grant you Turan’s kingdom and its throne,And lift you high where royal powers are known,
C7.2.13
When I return with victory complete,If all your words are free from all deceit.
C7.2.14
Your kin and all your children’s kin shall beUnharmed, if you speak truthfully to me.
C7.2.15
But if you turn aside and utter lies,No falsehood will find passage through my eyes.
C7.2.16
My knife shall halve you at the waist and makeThe hearts of all who see your body quake.”
C7.2.17
Gorgsar replied, “O prince of glorious name,No lie from me shall stain your royal fame.