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Balawsh Embraces the Freed Qobad
Book D11 · Short Reigns and a Crisis with Khoshnavaz

Balawsh Embraces the Freed Qobad

From D11.4.3, Qobad Is Freed after Sofrye’s Victory. It illustrates D11.4.3.101–106:

  • D11.4.3.101
    The prudent nobles rose in haste to meetThe victors, and their homage was complete.
  • D11.4.3.102
    Balawsh then had a golden throne preparedWhere Qobad and the Pahlevan were paired.
  • D11.4.3.103
    When Sofrye journeyed home to great renown,The nobles gathered, circling round the crown.
  • D11.4.3.104
    Balawsh rode forth with all his troops that day,To greet Sofrye and young Qobad on their way.
  • D11.4.3.105
    When he beheld Qobad released from chains,He clasped him close, rejoicing in his gains.
  • D11.4.3.106
    For Heytal’s deeds and Chin’s he clasped his head;Then all into the royal hall were led.

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Qobad (Pirooz’s son)Sofrye
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