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Book A8: The Story of Zal and Rudabeh

29 panels for this book, in story order. Tap a panel to see it large with the couplets it illustrates.

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A Noble Speaks of Mehrab's DaughterA8.1 · Zal Visits Mehrab of KabulA Noble Speaks of Mehrab's DaughterMehrab Praises Zal Before RudabehA8.2 · Rudabeh and Her HandmaidensMehrab Praises Zal Before RudabehRudabeh Defies Her HandmaidensA8.2 · Rudabeh and Her HandmaidensRudabeh Defies Her HandmaidensZal Shoots the WaterfowlA8.3 · The Handmaidens Visit ZalZal Shoots the WaterfowlThe Maidens Bow Before ZalA8.3 · The Handmaidens Visit ZalThe Maidens Bow Before ZalThe Maidens Bring Zal's GiftsA8.4 · The Handmaidens ReturnThe Maidens Bring Zal's GiftsRudabeh Lets Down Her HairA8.5 · Zal and Rudabeh: A Secret VisitRudabeh Lets Down Her HairZal and Rudabeh Exchange VowsA8.5 · Zal and Rudabeh: A Secret VisitZal and Rudabeh Exchange VowsThe Mobadan Fall SilentA8.6 · Zal Seeks CounselThe Mobadan Fall SilentSahm Reads Zal's LetterA8.7 · Zal Writes to His FatherSahm Reads Zal's LetterThe Astrologers Foretell a HeroA8.8 · Sahm Seeks CounselThe Astrologers Foretell a HeroSindokht Confronts RudabehA8.9 · Rudabeh’s Mother Is Not PleasedSindokht Confronts RudabehMehrab Draws on His DaughterA8.10 · Mehrab Is Not PleasedMehrab Draws on His DaughterRudabeh Stands Before Her FatherA8.10 · Mehrab Is Not PleasedRudabeh Stands Before Her FatherManuchehr Fears Zahhak's SeedA8.11 · Manuchehr Hears of Zal and RudabehManuchehr Fears Zahhak's SeedManuchehr Commands the Burning of KabulA8.12 · Sahm Comes to ManuchehrManuchehr Commands the Burning of KabulZal Offers His Life for KabulA8.13 · Sahm Marches on KabulZal Offers His Life for KabulSahm Slays the Kashaf River DragonA8.14 · Zal Going as an Envoy before ManuchehrSahm Slays the Kashaf River DragonZal Rides Out with Sahm's LetterA8.14 · Zal Going as an Envoy before ManuchehrZal Rides Out with Sahm's LetterMehrab Gives Sindokht the Treasury KeyA8.15 · Mehrab Storms before SindokhtMehrab Gives Sindokht the Treasury KeySindokht's Tribute Before SahmA8.16 · Sindokht and Sahm Come to an AgreementSindokht's Tribute Before SahmSahm Swears Sindokht's SafetyA8.16 · Sindokht and Sahm Come to an AgreementSahm Swears Sindokht's SafetyManuchehr Receives Zal with MuskA8.17 · Zal Goes with Letter before ManuchehrManuchehr Receives Zal with MuskZal Answers the Mobadan's RiddlesA8.19 · Zal Answers the MobadanZal Answers the Mobadan's RiddlesZal's Arrow Pierces the Ancient TreeA8.20 · Manuchehr Approves of ZalZal's Arrow Pierces the Ancient TreeZal Lifts a Rider from the SaddleA8.20 · Manuchehr Approves of ZalZal Lifts a Rider from the SaddleSindokht Brings Rudabeh the NewsA8.21 · Manuchehr’s Answer to Sahm’s LetterSindokht Brings Rudabeh the NewsMehrab Meets Sahm's TrainA8.22 · Zal Returns to Kabul, Sahm and RudabehMehrab Meets Sahm's TrainZal and Rudabeh Wed on One ThroneA8.22 · Zal Returns to Kabul, Sahm and RudabehZal and Rudabeh Wed on One Throne
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