
Malika's Nurse Kneels in the Royal Tent
From D8.1.2, Shapur’s Vengeance and Malika’s Love. It illustrates D8.1.2.36–45:
- D8.1.2.36When night upon the earth assumed command,From sea to sea its armies held the land.
- D8.1.2.37The hills turned indigo; the stars burned bright,Like lamps above the darkened earth at night.
- D8.1.2.38Three hundred thousand candles seemed to flare,Hung from the sky’s high fortress in the air.
- D8.1.2.39The trembling nurse went out; her terror grew;The thought of Tair split her heart in two.
- D8.1.2.40She reached the royal tent, and drawing near,Approached a guide to gain the monarch’s ear.
- D8.1.2.41“If you will bring me to the Shah tonight,You shall receive a crown and ring made bright.”
- D8.1.2.42That prudent man then brought her to be seenBefore the valiant Shah of kingly mien.
- D8.1.2.43She came, swept dust with lashes at his feet,And told him all in words both clear and sweet.
- D8.1.2.44Her message filled the Shah with glad delight;He smiled and gave a thousand dinars bright.
- D8.1.2.45Two bracelets, necklace, crown he handed down,With a brocade cloak, Chin’s work of renown.
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