
Ardavan Brought Captive to Ardeshir
From D6.9, Ardavan Fights Ardeshir and Falls. It illustrates D6.9.20–27:
- D6.9.20Then from the center charged brave Ardeshir,While clashing steel and arrow-showers drew near.
- D6.9.21Amid the fighting Ardavan was caught;His crown would cost the life for which he fought.
- D6.9.22A man named Kharrad seized him by the reinsAnd brought him to the prince, a king in chains.
- D6.9.23He led the captive king to Ardeshir;The Shah looked out and saw him drawing near.
- D6.9.24King Ardavan dismounted from his steed,His body pierced, his wounds still made him bleed.
- D6.9.25His soul was dark. Ardeshir gave command:“Executioner, take this foe in hand.
- D6.9.26With your khanjar, cut him in two,” he said,“Across the waist, and fill our foes with dread.”
- D6.9.27The headsman did as Ardeshir had willed;And by his hand that famous king was killed.
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