
Kaydafa Unrolls the Portrait
From D5.20, Iskandar Plays Envoy and Is Recognized. It illustrates D5.20.77–82:
- D5.20.77She laid the silk before him, where was shownHis pleasing likeness, clearly his alone.
- D5.20.78If but the painted image stirred at all,It would be Shah Iskandar in the hall.
- D5.20.79He bit his lip; his day grew dark as night,To see his hidden scheme exposed to light.
- D5.20.80He murmured, “May no man in danger standWithout a khanjar ready to his hand.”
- D5.20.81She said: “Though at your breast you wore a blade,No strength or sharpened sword could bring you aid.
- D5.20.82There is no room for fight or path for flight;You have no strength to overcome this plight.”
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