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Young Qobad, Ruled by Sofrye

Young Qobad, Ruled by Sofrye

From D12.1, How Qobad, Son of Pirooz, Assumes the Throne. It illustrates D12.1.22–26:

  • D12.1.22
    The nobles called down blessings on his crown,And emeralds in showers came glittering down.
  • D12.1.23
    His years were sixteen; young, he held the seatOf kings, but found his power far from complete.
  • D12.1.24
    For Sofrye ruled the world by his command;Qobad was not the master of the land.
  • D12.1.25
    The Pahlevan made all affairs his own,And let none sit before the royal throne.
  • D12.1.26
    No Mobad, no command was his to claim;No counsel; Sofrye ruled in all but name.

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