ABSTRACT

Thereat said Cæsar to his minister :— “ Our doubts are cleared about Khusrau Parwíz. What shall we say ? What answer shall we give ? ”

“ Let us apply a salve,” he made reply. “ If he betake him to the Khán's domains, Get aid from him, perceive himself secure, And levy soldiers elsewhere than in Rúm, He never will forgo revenge on thee. Advise thou who art wiser and more potent In compassing thy will.”