The Crone's Warning at Hamadan

From E5.27, Hormizd’s Captain Is Slain. It illustrates E5.27.32–40:

E5.27.32
Ayin Gashasp sent both a man and steedTo fetch the woman for his hidden need.
E5.27.33
He asked what fate the Shah would have to bear,And how the army’s leader soon would fare.
E5.27.34
Then said, “Bring close your lips beside my ear;Tell me what fate awaits my body here.
E5.27.35
Will my soul leave my swarthy frame in bed,Or will a foeman’s weapon strike me dead?”
E5.27.36
While thus he whispered secrets to the crone,So low that none could hear a single tone,
E5.27.37
The man for whom he begged release passed through,Looked at the chief, then went beyond their view.
E5.27.38
The ancient woman watched him disappear,Then asked, “Who is that man who just passed here?
E5.27.39
His blow will bring you death, and men will weep;Your life is in his hands to take or keep.
E5.27.40
May skin and marrow rot within that man;His hand will close the measure of your span.”