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Haftvad and Shahvi on the Gibbets

Haftvad and Shahvi on the Gibbets

From D6.16, Ardeshir Slays Haftvad. It illustrates D6.16.10–16:

  • D6.16.10
    The wind now turned against proud Haftvad’s side;Soon he was seized, his boast and power denied.
  • D6.16.11
    His eldest son, Shahvi, was also bound;The battle-chief was captured on the ground.
  • D6.16.12
    Ardeshir left the rampart and came down;Shahrgeer came on foot before the crown.
  • D6.16.13
    They brought a steed with golden trappings bright,And Shah Ardeshir mounted in their sight.
  • D6.16.14
    He ordered two tall gibbets on the strand,To rise beside the sea at his command.
  • D6.16.15
    He hung both living foes upon that height,And woke his enemies to fear their plight.
  • D6.16.16
    From out the army’s center Shahrgeer sped,And rained his arrows till the two were dead.

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