
The Washerman Finds Darab with a Bow
From D2.2, Darab Is Raised by a Washerman. It illustrates D2.2.47–53:
- D2.2.47He found him practicing the bow, intent,And all his long, hard searching was well spent.
- D2.2.48A thumbstall fitted tightly on his hand;With chest spread wide, he took an archer’s stand.
- D2.2.49He took the bow and spoke in accents cold,“You troublesome, contentious child so bold!
- D2.2.50Why do you hunger after bow and dart?Why nurse mistrust so young within your heart?”
- D2.2.51Darab replied, “O father, why obscureMy flowing water, which was clear and pure?
- D2.2.52First send me to the teachers skilled and wise,To learn the lore that they so greatly prize.
- D2.2.53Once I have learned the Zand-Avesta’s lore,Then name my trade; ask nothing else before.”
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