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Shapur Hurls Down Caesar's Guard

Shapur Hurls Down Caesar's Guard

From D8.1.5, Shapur Is Freed by a Clever Damsel. It illustrates D8.1.5.49–54:

  • D8.1.5.49
    When all was set, and night hid Rum’s high dome,The pair resolved to flee from Caesar’s home.
  • D8.1.5.50
    Two guards who kept the watch became awareThat Shah Shapur was leaving from their care.
  • D8.1.5.51
    They spurred in his pursuit with all their force,And overtook the famous warrior’s horse.
  • D8.1.5.52
    They seized his reins; the Shah sprang up to fight,Upright within his saddle, full of might.
  • D8.1.5.53
    He gripped one by the head and flung him low,Down to the earth beneath that crushing throw.
  • D8.1.5.54
    When both lay lifeless, fallen on the ground,The Shah and maid rode on, for Iran bound.

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