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Bahram Enthroned in Siavash's Crown

Bahram Enthroned in Siavash's Crown

From E5.22, Bahram Chubin Claims Royal Title. It illustrates E5.22.1–7:

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

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