Rostam Speaks to the Royal Tent

From C8.19, Rostam Returns to His Palace. It illustrates C8.19.1–9:

C8.19.1
When Rostam left the tent, he paused to wait,And stood a while before its outer gate.
C8.19.2
He spoke to it: “O house of hope and fame,Blessed were the days when Jamshid through you came.
C8.19.3
Great were your days when mighty Kavus reigned,And under Kay Khosrow that joy remained.
C8.19.4
Your door of farr is shut; no worth is shownBy him who sits upon your royal throne.”
C8.19.5
Esfandiyar heard Rostam’s words and cameOn foot to meet the warrior of fame.
C8.19.6
He said, “O man of judgment, why displaySuch anger at this royal tent today?
C8.19.7
A sage might call this land Ghulghulistan:‘The land of uproar’ suits Zabulistan.
C8.19.8
A guest, once fed, repays his host with blame,And speaks with scorn the gardener’s very name.”
C8.19.9
Then to the tent: “Ill were the days you knewWhen Jamshid found his shelter here in you.