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Goshtasb Receives His Grandson Bahman

Goshtasb Receives His Grandson Bahman

From C8.30, Rostam Sends Bahman Back to Iran. It illustrates C8.30.51–56:

  • C8.30.51
    Two stages Rostam rode along the way,Then sent him to the Shah without delay.
  • C8.30.52
    When Goshtasb saw his grandson standing near,His face was veiled in blood and tear on tear.
  • C8.30.53
    “You are Esfandiyar,” the monarch cried;“You seem like no one in the world beside.”
  • C8.30.54
    He found him bright of heart and quick to learn;He called him Ardeshir from that day’s turn.
  • C8.30.55
    He was a warrior, stalwart, strong of hand,Devout and wise, a lord fit to command.
  • C8.30.56
    His arms hung long; when standing straight and tall,His hands reached past his knees before them all.

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