Bahram Answers from the Saddle

From E6.5, Khosrow and Bahram Parley. It illustrates E6.5.48–59 (to E6.5.66):

E6.5.48
Then Khosrow rode before his gathered troops,And raised his voice across the hostile groups.
E6.5.49
He called to Bahram, seeking to be heard,And sent across the ranks a peaceful word:
E6.5.50
“Illustrious man, how do you fare today,Here on the field where troops stand in array?
E6.5.51
You are the court’s own jewel, bright and rare,The throne’s strong wealth, the army’s prop and care.
E6.5.52
You are a lamp that brightens every feast,And when war rises, valor is released.
E6.5.53
You are ambitious, brave, and serve God’s light;May God preserve your name in every fight.
E6.5.54
I have weighed all your case, and I intendTo welcome you with honor as a friend.
E6.5.55
I will receive you and your ranks with song,And glad my heart will be to see you strong.
E6.5.56
I shall appoint you chief throughout Iran,And place you first among each Pahlevan.
E6.5.57
For you I shall make prayer to God Most High,That Fortune keeps your glory near the sky.”
E6.5.58
When brave Bahram heard Khosrow’s courteous call,He checked his black-tailed piebald before all.
E6.5.59
He saluted from the saddle, paused in pride,Then answered sharply from the other side: