Kayd Seats the Roman Envoy

From D5.7, Kayd of Hind Answers Iskandar. It illustrates D5.7.1–6:

D5.7.1
When Kayd received the letter, he drew nearTo meet the royal envoy and give ear.
D5.7.2
He praised the envoy; then, with kindly face,He gave him at his side an honored place.
D5.7.3
He said: “The Shah’s commands bring me delight;I shall not break my pledge by day or night.
D5.7.4
But I shall not rush there with head held high,Unready for the Shah’s discerning eye.
D5.7.5
Such conduct would displease Yazdan of all,Nor please the Shah within his royal hall.”
D5.7.6
He called the scribe, who took at his commandSilk brought from Chin, a pen from India’s land.