Mahwi Commands the Miller

From E10.10, The Plot against Yazdegard. It illustrates E10.10.4–15 (to E10.10.17):

E10.10.4
When Mahwi pondered, in his heart he knew:“This man is Yazdegard; the tale is true.”
E10.10.5
He bade the miller, “Hasten, take his head;Delay, and you this instant shall be dead.
E10.10.6
I will not leave one branch of all your race,But sweep your stock from every living place.”
E10.10.7
The chiefs and nobles heard Mahwi’s command,And wrath arose through all that gathered band.
E10.10.8
Their tongues were full of words, their eyes of tears,As horror moved among the mighty peers.
E10.10.9
A learned Mobad, Radwi, wise in mind,Whose every thought by wisdom was refined,
E10.10.10
Said, “Evil man, why has the Div made blindYour eyes, and left your judgment far behind?
E10.10.11
Kingship and prophecy, in concord bright,Are two gems set within one ring of light.
E10.10.12
To break the one casts soul and wisdom down,And tramples both beneath the broken crown.
E10.10.13
Reflect upon your words, and then forbear;Trust in the Maker; do not doubt His care.
E10.10.14
The first of all the harm will fall on you;You leave your sons a field of sorrow, too.
E10.10.15
Its fruit is colocynth; its leaves will bearThe blood your sons must harvest in despair.

Khosrow the millerMahwi