The Arab Kais Feeds the Exiles

From E6.13, The Hermit’s Prophecy to Khosrow. It illustrates E6.13.13–24 (to E6.13.26):

E6.13.13
Then they beheld a wood and water bright,And on its grass the Shah bade them alight.
E6.13.14
They strung a bow and sought for game to eat,But found no living quarry for their meat.
E6.13.15
A caravan appeared, a laden train;A cameleer led on across the plain.
E6.13.16
The youth beheld Khosrow and blessed his name,And honored him for farr and royal fame.
E6.13.17
The noble Shah asked, “Tell me who you are,Your trade, and from what land you come so far.”
E6.13.18
He said, “I am Kais, Haris’ noble son,Heir to Arab chiefs by lineage won.
E6.13.19
From Mesr I came with caravan and gear;I am its chief and foremost cameleer.
E6.13.20
Beside the Farat’s waters I abide,And from that home I came to this wood’s side.”
E6.13.21
Khosrow asked, “What food have you to share,And rugs to spread? Our stores and gear are bare.”
E6.13.22
The Arab answered, “Stay; I stand with you,With body, soul, and goods, devoted, true.”
E6.13.23
He loved the Shah and brought a fatted cow;They slaughtered her beside the forest bough.
E6.13.24
They kindled fire from sticks both green and dry,And sent the smoke ascending to the sky.