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Shangul Lays His Turban By

Shangul Lays His Turban By

From D10.35, Shangul Learns Bahram’s Identity. It illustrates D10.35.24–31:

  • D10.35.24
    Bahram replied, “You know me; why, then, blameMy heart as false, and brand me with that name?
  • D10.35.25
    No blame can follow from the path I chose;No stain of treachery from my conduct grows.
  • D10.35.26
    I rule Iran and Turan far and wide;I am the brave men’s pillar and their guide.
  • D10.35.27
    I will repay you, strike your foemen down,And seat you as a father near my crown.
  • D10.35.28
    I will not vex your realm with tribute’s claim;Your child shall rise to queenly rank and fame.
  • D10.35.29
    She shall be luster of the western land,And crown of women, honored by my hand.”
  • D10.35.30
    Astonished, King Shangul laid his turban by,And spurred toward the Shah with lowered eye.
  • D10.35.31
    He reached the Shah and begged him to forgive,Then clasped him, overjoyed to see him live.

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