ABSTRACT
He called upon the Judge that giveth good, Then, having donned the red and yellow garb, And set before him the black spindle-case, And all the other things sent by the Sháh, He summoned to him all the mighty men, The nobles of the monarch of the world. These came forth from the army to the chief, Whose gloomy soul was full of anxious thoughts. They came, both young and old, were all astound, And mused, on seeing their paladin so clad. He said : “ A robe of honour from the Sháh ! Ye saw and heard of what I did and how I combated with my two-headed dart. The Sháh despaired about the royal throne ; The world was dark and I illumined it. I have put on me this repugnant garb According to the exalted king’s command. The Sháh is world-lord and we are his slaves, Our hearts and souls are full of love for him. What are your views, ye witnesses ! herein ? What answer make we to the king of earth ? ”
