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Bahram Chubin Cleaves Kut the Roman

Bahram Chubin Cleaves Kut the Roman

From E6.24, Khosrow Battles Bahram Chubin. It illustrates E6.24.33–40:

  • E6.24.33
    Kut sped back like the wind with spear in hand,A maddened elephant, he stormed the land.
  • E6.24.34
    Then Yalan-sina warned, his meaning clear:“Brave rider, guard yourself; the Div draws near.
  • E6.24.35
    A Div with lance in hand has come this way,His kamand at the saddle, primed for fray.”
  • E6.24.36
    Bahram drew sword, with fury in his mind,Proclaimed his name, and left all fear behind.
  • E6.24.37
    The Shah rose on the mountain’s lofty brow,Wet-eyed and angry, watching what came now.
  • E6.24.38
    The Roman charged with lance; Bahram held fast,And let the thrusting spear go harmless past.
  • E6.24.39
    Behind his shield, Bahram struck neck and head,And split him to the breast; the steel ran red.
  • E6.24.40
    The sword-clash reached Khosrow upon the height;He laughed to see Bahram’s tremendous might.

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