Two Kings Mounted at the Palace Gate

From E5.17, Parmudeh Appears before Hormizd. It illustrates E5.17.2–10:

E5.17.2
The Shah received the news and took his standWith crown on head and gorz within his hand.
E5.17.3
He reached the gate and from the porch surveyedWhat honor by the Khan and troops was paid.
E5.17.4
He paused to see if they would quit their steeds,While Parmudeh watched Hormizd’s looks and deeds.
E5.17.5
Still mounted, with Izad Gashasp beside,The Khan approached with grave, imperial pride;
E5.17.6
Lest either monarch should concede the right,King Hormizd took a courser sleek and light:
E5.17.7
He rode a coal-black Arab through the gate,To greet the prince in equal royal state.
E5.17.8
Beside the Khan he stayed a little space,Within the entrance of the royal place.
E5.17.9
The chamberlain reached out and seized his rein;The Khan dismounted there before the train.
E5.17.10
By yielding so, exact and self-possessed,He showed the tact by which his suit was blessed.