Ardeshir Enthroned at Seven

From E9.1, Ardeshir, Son of Shiruyeh, Takes the Throne. It illustrates E9.1.1–11:

E9.1.1
Now I must tell of young Ardeshir’s reign,And once more make the tale of kingship plain.
E9.1.2
At seven years the child assumed the throne;Before him Iran’s gathered grandees shone.
E9.1.3
The famed old chiefs would hear the Shah’s intent,And learn what rule his new-made kingship meant.
E9.1.4
Then young Ardeshir spoke before the crowd:“Well-tested warriors, valiant and proud,
E9.1.5
Whoever sits upon the royal throneMust worship God and make skilled speech his own.
E9.1.6
We will pursue the former Shahs’ high way,Their farr and Faith, their justice day by day.
E9.1.7
May we remember God, the Source of good,And rule with justice as a monarch should.
E9.1.8
I will raise those who serve and cast down lowOppressors, making guilty lifeblood flow.
E9.1.9
Pirooz Khosrow shall rule as guide and stay,To steer our troops and council day by day.
E9.1.10
With such a Pahlevan, let Iran cheer,And keep your hearts and spirits free of fear.”
E9.1.11
His words brought many listeners repose;Contentment in their quiet hearts arose.