Book E1: The Story of Mahbud and Other Matters

E1.1 · Zarvan’s Sorcery and the Fall of MahbudZarvan Uncovers the Royal TrayE1.1 · Zarvan’s Sorcery and the Fall of MahbudMahbud's Sons Taste the MilkE1.2 · Anooshirvan Avenges MahbudMahbud's Brand among the Hunting HorsesE1.2 · Anooshirvan Avenges MahbudZarvan Trembles in the Royal TentE1.3 · Anooshirvan’s Wisdom and SursanThe Building of SursanE1.4 · Ghatfar Defeated, Faghanish CrownedGhatfar's Riders Seize the CaravanE1.4 · Ghatfar Defeated, Faghanish CrownedSughd Watches the Week of BattleE1.5 · Anooshirvan Marches against the KhanThe Shah's Host Marches from MadainE1.6 · The Khan Writes for PeaceThe Review on the PlainE1.6 · The Khan Writes for PeaceAnooshirvan Rides Out in His ArmourE1.7 · Anooshirvan Replies to the KhanThe Khan Questions His EnvoysE1.8 · The Khan Proposes Alliance by MarriageThe Khan's Envoys Lay Their GiftsE1.9 · Anooshirvan Sends for the Khan’s DaughterThe Khatoon's StratagemE1.9 · Anooshirvan Sends for the Khan’s DaughterMehran Setad Chooses the Plain-Robed PrincessE1.9 · Anooshirvan Sends for the Khan’s DaughterThe Star-Readers Cast the HoroscopeE1.10 · The Khan Sends Bride and TreasureThe Khan Weeps at the JihunE1.10 · The Khan Sends Bride and TreasureThe Shah Beholds His BrideE1.11 · Anooshirvan Marches to TisfoonAnooshirvan Prays at Azargashasp

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