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Nahid's Bridal Train Reaches Darab

Nahid's Bridal Train Reaches Darab

From D3.3, Darab Fights Faylaqus and Weds His Daughter. It illustrates D3.3.43–50:

  • D3.3.43
    The nobles chosen to escort the brideBrought royal gifts and treasures at her side.
  • D3.3.44
    They built a golden litter, richly wrought,And crowned attendants to its side were brought.
  • D3.3.45
    Ten mules bore loads of Roman cloth of gold,With jeweled figures bright on every fold.
  • D3.3.46
    Three hundred camel-loads of carpets rareWere sent among the gifts and costly ware.
  • D3.3.47
    Within the litter sat the lovely maid,A monk and bishop lent their guiding aid.
  • D3.3.48
    Behind Nahid came sixty maidens bright,Each with a golden cup that caught the light.
  • D3.3.49
    Their cups held royal jewels of costly glow;Their crowns and earrings graced the lovely show.
  • D3.3.50
    The bishop gave the bride to Darab’s care,And to his treasurer counted jewels rare.

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