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Bahram Chooses Sapinud

Bahram Chooses Sapinud

From D10.32, Shangul Gives His Daughter to Bahram. It illustrates D10.32.30–36:

  • D10.32.30
    The king of Hind rejoiced at his reply,And Chinese silks adorned the palace high.
  • D10.32.31
    Shangul’s three daughters entered like the spring,With scents and colors fit to grace a king.
  • D10.32.32
    He said, “Prepare to see a wondrous sight,A beauty fresh with grace and royal light.”
  • D10.32.33
    Bahram Goor went and saw the splendid hall,And moon-faced maidens standing one and all.
  • D10.32.34
    He chose one radiant as spring renewed,The maiden known at court as Sapinud.
  • D10.32.35
    All grace and modesty, all charm and wit,She seemed for royal fortune fashioned fit.
  • D10.32.36
    To Bahram Shangul gave his daughter bright,A cypress, like a smokeless candle’s light.

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