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The Dead King on the Golden Throne

The Dead King on the Golden Throne

From D5.27.3, The Voice of Doom. It illustrates D5.27.3.9–13:

  • D5.27.3.9
    Iskandar climbed the mountain’s utmost height,To view the corpse enthroned before his sight.
  • D5.27.3.10
    A voice cried: “Shah, through many a changing day,You long have walked the world upon your way.
  • D5.27.3.11
    You emptied royal thrones and raised your headTo heaven’s height through all the life you led.
  • D5.27.3.12
    You ruined many friends and foes while here;The hour has come to leave this earthly sphere.”
  • D5.27.3.13
    His face shone like a lamp at what he heard;He left the height, his heart scarred by the word.

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