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Kharrad's Mouth Filled with Jewels
Book E6 · Khosrow Parviz

Kharrad's Mouth Filled with Jewels

From E6.39, Khosrow Rewards Kharrad. It illustrates E6.39.9–11:

  • E6.39.9
    He told Kharrad, “A fitting gift would beA crown and throne, bestowed on you by me.”
  • E6.39.10
    He filled his mouth with jewels, bright and rare,And heaped rich treasure round him everywhere.
  • E6.39.11
    The treasurer poured dinars on the ground,A hundred thousand, till they hemmed him round.

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