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Javanuy Struck Dumb Before Bahram

Javanuy Struck Dumb Before Bahram

From D9.10, The Iranians Protest Bahram’s Ravages to Monzer. It illustrates D9.10.23–28:

  • D9.10.23
    When that wise envoy stood before the king,He prayed that God would bless his crown and ring.
  • D9.10.24
    His height and stature, neck and shoulders broughtSuch wonder that the sage stood lost in thought.
  • D9.10.25
    One would have said wine flowed from Bahram’s face,And musk from his dark hair perfumed the place.
  • D9.10.26
    That fluent man grew speechless, dazed in mind,And left the message he had borne behind.
  • D9.10.27
    Bahram Goor saw the wonder in his eyes,And knew his royal splendor caused surprise.
  • D9.10.28
    He greeted him with kindness, showed him grace,And on the royal seat gave him a place.

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