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The Funeral Train Leaves Zabul

The Funeral Train Leaves Zabul

From C8.29, Bishutan Brings Esfandiyar Home. It illustrates C8.29.6–14:

  • C8.29.6
    Then Rostam chose out forty camels tall,In Chinese brocade housings, one and all.
  • C8.29.7
    Two camels bore the coffin of the slain;Troops flanked it, led, and followed in the train.
  • C8.29.8
    With faces torn and hair plucked out, they criedHis name; their souls still sought him at their side.
  • C8.29.9
    Tabiras overturned, the banners torn;In blue and purple, all were dressed to mourn.
  • C8.29.10
    Before the troops, Bishutan led the steed,Its forelock, tail both shorn; a mournful deed.
  • C8.29.11
    The saddle on its back was turned around;The gorz hung from the saddle, firmly bound.
  • C8.29.12
    His famous helm and battle-coat he wore,His robes and warrior’s coif, the saddle bore.
  • C8.29.13
    The troops moved on; young Bahman stayed to weepIn Zabul, shedding heart’s blood, anguish deep.
  • C8.29.14
    The matchless Rostam took him to his hall,And cherished him as life through sorrow’s pall.

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