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Homahyi Reads the Scroll and Ruby

Homahyi Reads the Scroll and Ruby

From D2.6, Homahyi Recognizes Her Son. It illustrates D2.6.19–25:

  • D2.6.19
    The courier reached the court at breakneck speed,And brought the ruby as the chief decreed.
  • D2.6.20
    He gave the scroll and told what he had heardFrom Rashnavad, recounting every word.
  • D2.6.21
    She read the scroll and saw the ruby gleam;From lashes to her cheeks her tears would stream.
  • D2.6.22
    She knew the youth who, on the muster day,Had caught her gaze amid the bright array,
  • D2.6.23
    The glorious youth, as fair as spring, whose formRose lofty over all the muster’s swarm,
  • D2.6.24
    Was truly her own son, her precious shoot,A flourishing young branch from her own root.
  • D2.6.25
    She wept, and told the man who brought the scroll,“The world has gained a lord to take control.

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