Bandvi in the Royal Robe on the Roof

From E6.9, Bahram’s Pursuit and Bandvi’s Rescue. It illustrates E6.9.40–47:

• E6.9.40
  When Khosrow vanished in that swift retreat,Bandvi prepared his stratagem complete.
• E6.9.41
  He told the bishop, “Seek the mountain height;Stay out of every hostile rider’s sight.”
• E6.9.42
  Then Bandvi swiftly entered in the shrine,And shut the iron door with firm design.
• E6.9.43
  He donned the robe embroidered all with gold,And set the royal crown on, bright and bold.
• E6.9.44
  He climbed the roof and looked across the plain;On every side he saw the hostile train.
• E6.9.45
  He waited while the armed men, fierce of face,Drew close beneath the walls around the place.
• E6.9.46
  He stood upon the roof in open sight,Clad in the signs of kingship, gleaming bright.
• E6.9.47
  They saw the crown, the earrings, torque, and gold,And cried, “Khosrow is trapped within the hold!”

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