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Kaydafa Unrolls the Portrait

Kaydafa Unrolls the Portrait

From D5.20, Iskandar Plays Envoy and Is Recognized. It illustrates D5.20.77–82:

  • D5.20.77
    She laid the silk before him, where was shownHis pleasing likeness, clearly his alone.
  • D5.20.78
    If but the painted image stirred at all,It would be Shah Iskandar in the hall.
  • D5.20.79
    He bit his lip; his day grew dark as night,To see his hidden scheme exposed to light.
  • D5.20.80
    He murmured, “May no man in danger standWithout a khanjar ready to his hand.”
  • D5.20.81
    She said: “Though at your breast you wore a blade,No strength or sharpened sword could bring you aid.
  • D5.20.82
    There is no room for fight or path for flight;You have no strength to overcome this plight.”

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