Young Yazdegard Takes the Crown

From E10.1, Yazdegard Ascends the Throne. It illustrates E10.1.15–23:

E10.1.15
When Yazdegard upon the throne was placed,The crown of kings his youthful forehead graced.
E10.1.16
He said, “From Shahryar my line descends,And to Anooshirvan its glory bends.
E10.1.17
From sire to sire, the crown is mine to wear;The Sun and Virgo, Pisces, are my share.
E10.1.18
I shall advance the great and do no wrongTo lesser men who in my realm belong.
E10.1.19
I shall seek greatness, wisdom, manly might,And war’s fierce ardor in the thick of fight.
E10.1.20
For strength and Fortune stay with none at all,All treasure, kingship, crown, and throne must fall.
E10.1.21
Fame will abide forever, not desire;Cast pleasure off, and raise your honor higher.
E10.1.22
By fame a man shall live beyond his breath,Though his body lies in the dust of death.”
E10.1.23
The chiefs applauded him with one accord,And hailed him as the earth’s acknowledged lord.