The Chiefs Beg Esfandiyar to Turn Back

From C7.7, The Snow of the Sixth Stage. It illustrates C7.7.28–39 (to C7.7.51):

C7.7.28
The Iranians heard Gorgsar and felt pain,And said, “Noble prince, from ruin refrain.
C7.7.29
Do not, with all your might, pursue your fall;If this is true, death waits for one and all.
C7.7.30
We came to die in battle, not wear outOur helms; if he speaks truth, there is no doubt.
C7.7.31
You have passed through rough roads and beasts of prey,And walked through wonders none can count today.
C7.7.32
No warrior, no heroic Shah of old,Could number such a tale of trials told.
C7.7.33
So, thank the Maker for all victories won,And turn back now beneath the living sun.
C7.7.34
You may return triumphant, and your nameBefore Goshtasb shall shine with lasting fame.
C7.7.35
If you should march elsewhere, Turan’s whole stateWill serve your fame and magnify your fate.
C7.7.36
As Gorgsar said, do not hold life so cheap,Nor cast this army where the slaughtered sleep.
C7.7.37
Now victory has brought us such renown;Do not cast life away with head and crown.”
C7.7.38
The Pahlevan’s young face grew worn and oldTo hear the counsel that his warriors told.
C7.7.39
“You came from Iran for advice alone,Not for a lofty name to call your own.