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Zarvan Trembles in the Royal Tent

Zarvan Trembles in the Royal Tent

From E1.2, Anooshirvan Avenges Mahbud. It illustrates E1.2.27–34:

  • E1.2.27
    At stage’s end he halted by a stream,And pitched his royal camp beside its gleam.
  • E1.2.28
    When old Zarvan arrived within the tent,All strangers from the private space were sent.
  • E1.2.29
    The Shah spoke next of magic’s hidden skill,And how a glance at milk could work such ill.
  • E1.2.30
    “This tale intrigues me,” said the Shah, and thenAsked how death came to Mahbud’s two young men.
  • E1.2.31
    Zarvan stood trembling, overcome with dread;The Shah perceived his guilt at once and said:
  • E1.2.32
    “Tell me the truth; conceal no part through lies,Nor cloak your crime beneath a false disguise.
  • E1.2.33
    For knavery gives birth to evil deeds,And evil fellowship corrupts good seeds.”
  • E1.2.34
    Zarvan confessed the secret from the start,But blamed the Jew for every wicked part.

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