ABSTRACT
Whoever heard Bahrám’s deliverance, All visited his court with open hearts, And blithe of countenance. He bade each suitor Repair to the high priest and, when the world Had recognised his bidding, he let stand A herald at his gate thus to proclaim :— “ Ye subjects of the watchful Sháh ! abstain From sorrow and from sin, and praise henceforth Him through whose justice earth is prosperous. Take refuge from the world with God alone, For He possesseth all and helpeth all. The man that giveth heed to our command, Not turning from our path and fealty, To him will we increase our benefits, And clear our mind of hate and covetise ; But whosoever shunneth what is just Shall suffer retribution at our hands. If God hereafter shall vouchsafe us strength, And matters turn out to our heart’s content, We will add benefit to benefit, And ye shall utter praise on our account.”
