Saveh Holds Back Parmudeh

From E5.10, The Second Exchange with King Saveh. It illustrates E5.10.64–71:

E5.10.64
The envoy turned, his face a pallid hue;His youthful Fortune aged as he withdrew.
E5.10.65
He told King Saveh what he had to say;The monarch’s face turned black with fresh dismay.
E5.10.66
Parmudeh said, “Why plead in such despair?Those meager troops deserve no fear or care!”
E5.10.67
He reached the entrance of the camp and criedFor bells and gongs and elephants outside.
E5.10.68
The kousts resounded, booming deep and loud,Till heaven itself seemed black beneath the cloud.
E5.10.69
While that famed youth made ready for the fight,The king feared Bahram and his martial might.
E5.10.70
He told his son, “Our chosen warrior, stay;Begin no battle till the break of day.”
E5.10.71
Both armies drew apart; the watches spread,While fires burned bright and whispered rumors sped.