Kulun Strikes Bahram Chubin

From E6.37, Bahram Falls by Kharrad’s Design. It illustrates E6.37.62–69:

E6.37.62
Bahram replied, “Let him stand near the door,And show his face before he tells me more.”
E6.37.63
Kulun drew near; within the doorway’s space,He showed his head, his poor and aged face.
E6.37.64
When Bahram saw that wretched, feeble man,He said, “Show any letter, if you can.”
E6.37.65
Kulun replied, “I bear these words alone;No other ear may hear what I was shown.”
E6.37.66
Bahram said, “Come nearer; end this doubt;Speak in my ear and let the tale come out.”
E6.37.67
Kulun drew close, the knife beneath his sleeve,His vengeful heart prepared to strike and leave.
E6.37.68
He feigned a whisper, bent as if to speak,Then struck the navel, laying Bahram weak!
E6.37.69
A cry rose from the chamber into air;The people rushed to him in dread and care.