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Arrow and Sword Exchanged Before the Khan
Book E6 · Khosrow Parviz

Arrow and Sword Exchanged Before the Khan

From E6.32, Bahram Chubin and the Khan of Chin. It illustrates E6.32.58–63:

  • E6.32.58
    When Makatura heard, his anger burned;Against Bahram Chubin his vengeance turned.
  • E6.32.59
    He drew a shaft: “Accept this dart from me;Tomorrow’s strife its fellow shaft shall see:
  • E6.32.60
    When you appear before the royal sight,My whistling bow shall end your days in flight!”
  • E6.32.61
    Chubin reached down and loosed his sword of pride,And gave it to the chieftain at his side:
  • E6.32.62
    “Keep this sharp blade; observe its tempered steel:Tomorrow’s dawn its brother’s edge shall feel!”
  • E6.32.63
    Then Makatura left the Khan’s high seat,And reached his own pavilion, swift of feet.

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Bahram ChubinKhan of Chin (Bahram Chubin’s exile)
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