Bahram Chubin's Sister Pleads with Him

From E6.6, Gurdiyeh’s Counsel and Khosrow’s Purpose. It illustrates E6.6.12–23 (to E6.6.26):

E6.6.12
His sister heard of his return that day,And cast her splendid crown and pomp away.
E6.6.13
An aide brought forth her veil; with wounded heart,She ran to meet him, shaken in each part.
E6.6.14
“O warlike chief,” she said, “now plainly say:How fared your meeting with the Shah today?
E6.6.15
If in his youth he burns too hot and fast,Relax no effort till you make peace last.”
E6.6.16
Brave Bahram answered, “He has no true claimTo stand among the kings or bear their name.
E6.6.17
He is no sage, no Pahlevan of might,Nor generous, nor fearsome, nor yet bright.
E6.6.18
In kings, true merit counts for more than birth;A king must have those gifts that prove his worth.”
E6.6.19
His sister said, “O shrewd, ambitious chief,My words will stir your anger, not belief.
E6.6.20
Recall the sage of Balkh, who wisely said:‘The truth tastes bitter when our faults are read.’
E6.6.21
Do not destroy your country. You possessYour share of earth; do not pursue excess.
E6.6.22
A wise man said: ‘An ass once tried to donAn ox’s horns; and both his ears were gone.’
E6.6.23
Do not invite the world to cast you down;No ancestor of yours has worn the crown.