
Shangul Finds His Daughter Enthroned
From D10.37, Shangul and Seven Kings Visit Bahram. It illustrates D10.37.40–48:
- D10.37.40Then to the Shah in confidence he cried,“Let me behold my daughter at your side.”
- D10.37.41Bahram commanded eunuchs in his trainTo lead the king where she might ease his pain.
- D10.37.42That noble king went with them, and he foundAnother palace like spring’s blossoming ground.
- D10.37.43He saw her on an ivory throne, arrayedIn royal splendor, with her crown displayed.
- D10.37.44He pressed her cheek to his and kissed her head;Through tears and whispers, joy between them spread.
- D10.37.45The fair one wept for him with equal woe;He rubbed his hands, admiring all the show.
- D10.37.46He said, “Behold this paradise displayed;You left a foul and wretched house of shade.”
- D10.37.47The gifts he brought with him, the treasures stored,The crowns, the slaves, the gems in many a hoard,
- D10.37.48The priceless raiment, costly beyond thought,He gave to her with all the wealth he brought.
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