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Book C7: Esfandiyar’s Seven Stages and the Ruyin Dezh

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

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Spring Storm over the Tulip StreamsC7.1 · Praise for Mahmud the Great KingSpring Storm over the Tulip StreamsGorgsar Questioned at the ForkC7.2 · The Wolves of the First StageGorgsar Questioned at the ForkEsfandiyar Shoots the Horned WolvesC7.2 · The Wolves of the First StageEsfandiyar Shoots the Horned WolvesThe Lioness Charges the PrinceC7.3 · The Lions of the Second StageThe Lioness Charges the PrinceThe Sword-Bladed Carriage Is TestedC7.4 · The Dragon of the Third StageThe Sword-Bladed Carriage Is TestedThe Dragon Swallows the CarriageC7.4 · The Dragon of the Third StageThe Dragon Swallows the CarriageThe Witch Comes as a MaidenC7.5 · The Witch of the Fourth StageThe Witch Comes as a MaidenThe Chain Reveals the WitchC7.5 · The Witch of the Fourth StageThe Chain Reveals the WitchThe Simorgh Strikes the BladesC7.6 · The Simorgh of the Fifth StageThe Simorgh Strikes the BladesThe Chiefs Beg Esfandiyar to Turn BackC7.7 · The Snow of the Sixth StageThe Chiefs Beg Esfandiyar to Turn BackPrayer in the Spear-Deep SnowC7.7 · The Snow of the Sixth StagePrayer in the Spear-Deep SnowEsfandiyar Hauls the Hiyun from the RiverC7.8 · The River of the Seventh StageEsfandiyar Hauls the Hiyun from the RiverFirst Sight of the Iron FortressC7.8 · The River of the Seventh StageFirst Sight of the Iron FortressWarriors Hidden in the Merchant's ChestsC7.9 · Esfandiyar’s Guile at the Ruyin DezhWarriors Hidden in the Merchant's ChestsThe Merchant Scatters Gold before ArjaspC7.9 · Esfandiyar’s Guile at the Ruyin DezhThe Merchant Scatters Gold before ArjaspHomahyi Knows Her Brother's VoiceC7.10 · The Sisters Recognize EsfandiyarHomahyi Knows Her Brother's VoiceBishutan Rides as EsfandiyarC7.11 · Bishutan Attacks the Ruyin DezhBishutan Rides as EsfandiyarEsfandiyar and Arjasp Fight in the HallC7.12 · Esfandiyar Slays ArjaspEsfandiyar and Arjasp Fight in the HallEsfandiyar Hurls Kuhram to the EarthC7.13 · Esfandiyar Slays KuhramEsfandiyar Hurls Kuhram to the EarthThe Scribe Writes the Victory LetterC7.14 · Esfandiyar’s Letter to GoshtasbThe Scribe Writes the Victory LetterThe Ruyin Dezh Burns behind the CaravanC7.15 · Esfandiyar Returns to GoshtasbThe Ruyin Dezh Burns behind the CaravanEsfandiyar Embraces GoshtasbC7.15 · Esfandiyar Returns to GoshtasbEsfandiyar Embraces Goshtasb
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