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The Envoys Grieve Before Khosrow
Book E8 · Shiruyeh’s Coup and the End of the Great Reign

The Envoys Grieve Before Khosrow

From E8.2, Khosrow Parviz Answers Shiruyeh. It illustrates E8.2.218–222:

  • E8.2.218
    This is the message that I leave behind:My words are for the world, for all mankind.
  • E8.2.219
    Farewell to you; may gladness with you stay,And cast all evil thoughts of me away.”
  • E8.2.220
    Ashtad and Kharrad Barzin heard with grief,And beat their heads before the fallen chief.
  • E8.2.221
    They rued the words that they themselves had said,And struck their cheeks, with dust upon each head.
  • E8.2.222
    They left in tears; Shiruyeh heard each word,The Shah’s full message, just as they had heard.

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AshtadKharrad BarzinKhosrow Parviz
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