The Disguised Shah at Shangul's Gate

From D10.26, Bahram’s Embassy to Shangul of Hind. It illustrates D10.26.48–58:

D10.26.48
The monarch sealed the letter and, disguisedAs one who hunts, told none what he devised.
D10.26.49
None in the army knew the Shah’s intent;With him, his noblemen alone now went.
D10.26.50
Toward Hindustan he rode with all his band,Past Jadustan’s waters, in the sorcerers’ land.
D10.26.51
When Shangul’s palace rose before his sight,The audience hall stood splendid in the light.
D10.26.52
Its gate and curtain rose before the sky;The lofty palace seemed to climb on high.
D10.26.53
There at the gate were arms in full array,And every sign of splendor on display.
D10.26.54
Horsemen and elephants stood ranked in lines,With bells and karnays sounding royal signs.
D10.26.55
Bahram stood amazed and deep in thought,Then spoke to those who kept the gate he sought:
D10.26.56
“I am an envoy to this court today,Sent by conquering Bahram from far away.”
D10.26.57
The chamberlain then passed behind the screen,And told the king what stranger had been seen.
D10.26.58
They raised the curtain at Shangul’s command,And brought the envoy in with honor grand.