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Shangul Finds His Daughter Enthroned

Shangul Finds His Daughter Enthroned

From D10.37, Shangul and Seven Kings Visit Bahram. It illustrates D10.37.40–48:

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

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