
Young Qobad, Ruled by Sofrye
From D12.1, How Qobad, Son of Pirooz, Assumes the Throne. It illustrates D12.1.22–26:
- D12.1.22The nobles called down blessings on his crown,And emeralds in showers came glittering down.
- D12.1.23His years were sixteen; young, he held the seatOf kings, but found his power far from complete.
- D12.1.24For Sofrye ruled the world by his command;Qobad was not the master of the land.
- D12.1.25The Pahlevan made all affairs his own,And let none sit before the royal throne.
- D12.1.26No Mobad, no command was his to claim;No counsel; Sofrye ruled in all but name.
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