Rostam Waits for the Summons

From C8.12, Rostam Is Slighted by Esfandiyar. It illustrates C8.12.26–32:

C8.12.26
But Rostam stayed within his palace wall,And did not eat, still waiting for the call.
C8.12.27
A long while passed; no messenger drew near,Though Rostam watched the road for one to appear.
C8.12.28
When feast-time passed and patience ebbed away,The hero would no longer bear delay.
C8.12.29
He smiled and said, “My brother, deck the board;Summon the noble men with one accord.
C8.12.30
If this is Esfandiyar’s chosen way,Remember well his custom from today.”
C8.12.31
He bade them saddle Rakhsh and make him fineWith saddle trappings made in Chin’s design.
C8.12.32
“I go to speak to him, who chose to slightOur business, treating all its weight as light.”