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Mehran Interprets Kayd's Dreams

Mehran Interprets Kayd's Dreams

From D5.5, Kayd of Hind Has a Dream. It illustrates D5.5.54–63:

  • D5.5.54
    Mehran replied: “Dismiss your heavy fear;No ruin shall approach your kingdom here.
  • D5.5.55
    Iskandar comes with legions in his train,And chiefs of Rum and of the Iranian plain.
  • D5.5.56
    If you would keep your honor whole and bright,Use wisdom; do not challenge him in fight.
  • D5.5.57
    Four unique treasures rest within your hand,Whose equals are unknown in any land:
  • D5.5.58
    Your daughter first, a maiden fair and wise,Whose beauty shines like light from paradise;
  • D5.5.59
    Your hidden sage, whose learning can impartThe secrets of the world to every heart;
  • D5.5.60
    Your famed physician, learned in healing lore,Whose knowledge wins him honor more and more;
  • D5.5.61
    And fourth, a cup whose water knows no heatFrom fire or sun, however fierce they beat.
  • D5.5.62
    Its water never lessens as you drink;Through these four gifts, your honor need not sink.
  • D5.5.63
    When Caesar comes, yield all four to his hand,And he will turn away and spare your land.

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