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Iskandar Dictates His Letter Before Milad
Book D5 · The Iskandar Cycle

Iskandar Dictates His Letter Before Milad

From D5.6, Iskandar Marches against Kayd of Hind. It illustrates D5.6.5–8:

  • D5.6.5
    He reached the mighty city on the plain,Named Milad, in King Kayd of Hind’s domain.
  • D5.6.6
    He set his camp upon that stretch of ground,And spread his legions through the lands around.
  • D5.6.7
    They called the scribe and seated him to writeBefore Iskandar, lord of royal might.
  • D5.6.8
    Like a fierce lion closing on its prey,He dictated the words he wished to say:

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