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Shapur Sets Baranush to Bridge Shushtar

Shapur Sets Baranush to Bridge Shushtar

From D7.12.2, Shapur Fights Rum and Caesar Makes Peace. It illustrates D7.12.2.34–41:

  • D7.12.2.34
    He took Baranush with him on each ride,And listened to the counsel he supplied.
  • D7.12.2.35
    At Shushtar flowed a river broad and deep,So fierce no fish could cross its foaming sweep.
  • D7.12.2.36
    He said, “If building is your learned art,Then bridge this river; let your work now start.
  • D7.12.2.37
    For we depart, but this work still shall stand,A lasting work of skill within the land.
  • D7.12.2.38
    A thousand cubits long; ask what you need,Use all my treasure for this royal deed.
  • D7.12.2.39
    Bring Roman scholars, skilled and tried and true,To help you in the work you have to do.
  • D7.12.2.40
    When this is finished, hasten home to rest,And in your own house be your own glad guest.
  • D7.12.2.41
    Then live in joy and safety in your land,Far from all ill and from Ahriman’s hand.”

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