
Bahram Pins Head, Hoof and Ear
From D9.3, Bahram Meets a Lady While Hunting. It illustrates D9.3.25–29:
- D9.3.25He wheeled his camel toward the other two,And set a pellet in his bow, and drew.
- D9.3.26He struck one creature’s ear; the shot was good,And pleased the hunter, as such shooting should.
- D9.3.27The creature scratched its ear; without delay,He set an arrow, ready for his prey.
- D9.3.28His arrow pinned its head and hoof and ear;Azadeh’s heart was troubled for the deer.
- D9.3.29He asked, “What do you think, O moon-faced dear?”Her eyes streamed tears, a river swift and clear.
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