ABSTRACT
Collected all his forces, chose out men, Both mounted and afoot, approved in valour And fitted for the fray, and entering The hold 'gan slay, and seized the ancient treasures. The more part of the garrison were drunk, The rest, but half awake, prepared to fight; None showed his back through fear. The noble Sháh Slew many while Táír, who was made captive, Came naked and, albeit unwillingly, Apace before him. Hold and goods were both Shápúr's. One man was rich and only one ! He waited till the dawn and, when Sol showed Its golden cap, they set a throne of turquoise, As was the custom, in the hold and held An audience. When the Sháh had made an end The Eose of early Spring drew near to him ; She wore a ruby coronet and shone In cloth of gold of Chin. He seated her JBeside him on the throne and presently Called for Táír in bonds who, when he came, Bare-headed, and beheld his daughter crowned,
c. 1436 Knew that the sorcery was hers and she Had wrought the mischief, and he said : " O Sháh, And noble man ! see how my child hath dealt With me ! Be thou too wary of her love, And hold all strangers enemies henceforth."
