ABSTRACT
Whenas Shápúr sat on the throne of justice, And donned the heart-illuming crown, the sages, Wise magnates, and archmages, met before him. He thus harangued the noble gatheringThe great and understanding counsellors :— " I am the lawful son of Sháh Ardshír, The uttererand layer up of knowledge. Heed, all of you ! my bidding and be loyal, Scan what I say and blame it if 'tis crude. In mine experience as to good and ill Two dispensations are conspicuous. One is the Sháh, the warden of the world, And guardian of the wealth of high and low. If he is just and fortunate 'tis clear That wisdom watcheth over, helpeth, him, And o'er the dark clouds will exalt his head. His whole quest is for justice, and for knowledge That maketh music in his soul. The other Is whosoever manfully essayeth o. 141& To compass wisdom and is wise4n knowing
