The King of Kabul Begs Barefoot

From C9.3, The Treachery of the Hunting-Ground. It illustrates C9.3.9–17:

C9.3.9
When Rostam came in sight, he left his horse,And came on foot with grief and with remorse.
C9.3.10
He bared his head, the Indian turban shed,And placed his hands upon his naked head.
C9.3.11
He drew his boots off, humbled in disgrace,While tears like blood ran down his stricken face.
C9.3.12
With both his cheeks in dust, he begged for graceFor what had passed in Shaghad’s grievous case.
C9.3.13
“If drunken folly led your slave astray,And made him rise against you, disobey,
C9.3.14
Forgive this fault and let me take my standAs once I stood, obedient to your hand.”
C9.3.15
Barefoot he walked before the chief, his mindOn hatred fixed, his heart to plots inclined.
C9.3.16
Rostam forgave the fault and showed him grace,Then raised him higher in his former place.
C9.3.17
He bade him cover both his feet and head;The king remounted, riding on ahead.