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The Nobles Bring Jamasp to Qobad

The Nobles Bring Jamasp to Qobad

From D12.5, Qobad Returns and Reascends the Throne. It illustrates D12.5.11–22 (to D12.5.23):

  • D12.5.11
    Meanwhile, Iran’s old chiefs and sages met,With elders and great nobles in regret.
  • D12.5.12
    They said, “This strife between the royal pairMay last too long for us and ours to bear.
  • D12.5.13
    From Rum and Chin great armies march in force;If we divide, then bloodshed runs its course.
  • D12.5.14
    We must go forth to Qobad and appear;Perhaps the past will fade when we draw near.
  • D12.5.15
    Bring young Jamasp, just ten, whose tears descendLike pearls, that this hostility may end.
  • D12.5.16
    Thus may we turn his anger into peace,And bid the threat of war and ruin cease.”
  • D12.5.17
    They went to meet Qobad and spoke this plea:“O Shah of royal stock and majesty,
  • D12.5.18
    If you have wounded hearts with deeds severe,Our insolence has cost us many a tear.
  • D12.5.19
    The Shah commands the world; command us all,And let no bloodshed on Iran befall.”
  • D12.5.20
    They came on foot, with dust upon each head,Their hearts in grief, their faces pale with dread.
  • D12.5.21
    The Shah forgave his lords; their pleas outweighedThe blood that would be shed by vengeful blade.
  • D12.5.22
    He pardoned young Jamasp; the nobles prayed,And blessings on the king of kings were laid.

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