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Dara Studies the Disguised Envoy

Dara Studies the Disguised Envoy

From D4.3, Iskandar Visits Dara Disguised as an Ambassador. It illustrates D4.3.25–29:

  • D4.3.25
    Dara observed his courage and his height,His speech and judgment, royal splendor bright.
  • D4.3.26
    He seemed like Darab on an ivory throne,With armlets, torque, and crown that brightly shone.
  • D4.3.27
    The Shah asked, “Tell your name and lineage now;The marks of kingship shine upon your brow.
  • D4.3.28
    You far surpass the lesser men I see;I think Iskandar you yourself must be.
  • D4.3.29
    With such a form and face, such speech and grace,Has heaven reared you for a sovereign’s place?”

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