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The Bareheaded Romans Pour Out Their Gold

The Bareheaded Romans Pour Out Their Gold

From D8.1.10, Baranush Makes a Treaty with Shapur. It illustrates D8.1.10.5–11:

  • D8.1.10.5
    Before the Shah they came, all humbly dressed,With heads left bare, their lowliness confessed.
  • D8.1.10.6
    They poured dinars before his royal seat,And strewed the gold with gems before his feet.
  • D8.1.10.7
    Shapur received them with a gracious air,And seated each by rank with equal care.
  • D8.1.10.8
    “From Rum too many men have come in shame,Accursed and unjust and crowned with blame.
  • D8.1.10.9
    Where cities once in Iran rose in light,Thorn-brakes now spread, and beasts possess the site.
  • D8.1.10.10
    I seek redress for every ruined place,Where lions, leopards, and beasts leave their trace.”
  • D8.1.10.11
    Then Baranush replied, “Say what you will;Since you gave quarter, let your wrath be still.”

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