
Iskandar Rides into Kaydafa's Hall
From D5.20, Iskandar Plays Envoy and Is Recognized. It illustrates D5.20.21–28:
- D5.20.21The servants drew the heavy curtains wide,And let him, still on horseback, pass inside.
- D5.20.22An ivory throne upheld her royal frame;Her ruby, turquoise crown shone bright as flame.
- D5.20.23She wore a Meccan robe of gold brocade,With many servants standing to give aid.
- D5.20.24A covering spread overhead in gold,With woven work of jewels to behold.
- D5.20.25Her face was bright and beautiful as day;The crystal columns framed her seat’s display.
- D5.20.26Her servants stood with torques and earrings brightWithin the palace decked with gems and light.
- D5.20.27Iskandar stood and on that splendor gazed,And whispered God’s great name and prayed, amazed.
- D5.20.28Rum and Iran seemed nothing in his eyesBeside that seat, so splendid in its guise.
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