
Goshtasb Receives His Grandson Bahman
From C8.30, Rostam Sends Bahman Back to Iran. It illustrates C8.30.51–56:
- C8.30.51Two stages Rostam rode along the way,Then sent him to the Shah without delay.
- C8.30.52When 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.”
- C8.30.54He found him bright of heart and quick to learn;He called him Ardeshir from that day’s turn.
- C8.30.55He was a warrior, stalwart, strong of hand,Devout and wise, a lord fit to command.
- C8.30.56His arms hung long; when standing straight and tall,His hands reached past his knees before them all.
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