ABSTRACT
Within my peace if it obey my will ; But if this giddy world prove recusant We will take order for it. Now my brother Left me the world in trust because his son Is but a child. Our blessings on his soul, For he hath purged the earth of wicked men. Whenas Shápúr, son of Shápúr, shall reach To man's estate, and knoweth how to prize The crown and throne, I will resign to him Them and the host according to my pledge To Sháh Shápúr. I only hold the throne As viceroy and in memory of his sire. Know this : what we enjoy will pass away ; At death our travail will be turned to wind."
