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Khosrow's Sword Shatters on Bahram's Helm
Book E6 · Khosrow Parviz

Khosrow's Sword Shatters on Bahram's Helm

From E6.26, Khosrow Overthrows Bahram Chubin. It illustrates E6.26.6–13:

  • E6.26.6
    He rushed in reckless haste before the king,And strung his bow, prepared the shaft to fling.
  • E6.26.7
    He loosed an arrow at the Shah; it stayedCaught at his waist within the rich brocade.
  • E6.26.8
    The point hung slantwise; then a slave drew nearAnd pulled it free; the Shah charged with his spear.
  • E6.26.9
    The Shah then thrust his spear against his foe;It struck the belt where jowshan rings did show.
  • E6.26.10
    The spearhead snapped, yet still the rebel quailed;Though belt and jowshan held, his courage failed.
  • E6.26.11
    The Shah grew angry when his spear gave way;His sword struck on Bahram’s helm in the fray.
  • E6.26.12
    The sword-blade shattered with that mighty blow,And lodged within the helmet of his foe.
  • E6.26.13
    All those who saw and heard the iron ringRaised cries of praise around the fighting king.

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Bahram ChubinKhosrow Parviz
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