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Mahwi Faces Bijan's Host

Mahwi Faces Bijan's Host

From E10.13, Bijan Marches against Mahwi. It illustrates E10.13.35–41:

  • E10.13.35
    The scouts came: “Mahwi’s troops are drawing near;At Paykand they prepare for battle here.
  • E10.13.36
    They crossed by boat; their dust obscured the day,And all the plain grew dark along their way.”
  • E10.13.37
    Then Bijan rode before his men to layHis battle lines in order for the fray.
  • E10.13.38
    When Mahwi Suri saw that throng appear,His soul seemed poised to leave his frame in fear.
  • E10.13.39
    So many jowshans, helmets, shining bright,With golden shields and spears arrayed for fight;
  • E10.13.40
    So many gorzes, Chakh-forged axes rose;He grieved to see the numbers of his foes.
  • E10.13.41
    He formed his line against them on the ground;The sky grew indigo; dust wrapped them round.

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