
Bahram Enthroned in Siavash's Crown
From E5.22, Bahram Chubin Claims Royal Title. It illustrates E5.22.1–7:
- E5.22.1Next day, when dawn had silvered every height,And morning filled the world with golden light,
- E5.22.2Bahram spread carpets of Chinese brocade,As if the vault of heaven were displayed.
- E5.22.3Throughout the palace, golden seats were placed,With gold-embroidered cushions richly graced.
- E5.22.4They reared an ivory throne within the hall,Where sat the captain, raised above them all;
- E5.22.5He wore Siavash’s crown of ancient gold,And held his court like sovereigns of old!
- E5.22.6The chief scribe watched Bahram Chubin, and knewHis boldness, strength, and royal hunger grew.
- E5.22.7He went and told Kharrad what he had seen,Both sight and rumor, all that it could mean.
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