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The Nine Sages Stand Spellbound
Book D5 · The Iskandar Cycle

The Nine Sages Stand Spellbound

From D5.9, Nine Sages Are Sent to Inspect the Four Wonders. It illustrates D5.9.17–22:

  • D5.9.17
    The ancient sages, clear of speech and mind,Drew near to view the wonder they would find.
  • D5.9.18
    Kayd sent them to the bride, the radiant one,As asked by Iskandar, Faylaqus’ son.
  • D5.9.19
    The elders saw her face; its splendor shoneUpon her robe and crown and royal throne.
  • D5.9.20
    They stood in wonder at her stately grace;Their legs grew weak; they scarcely kept their place.
  • D5.9.21
    The nine wise elders stood with wondering gaze,Their tongues all filled with their Creator’s praise.
  • D5.9.22
    They stood stock-still beneath her beauty’s ray,Unable to withdraw or look away.
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