ABSTRACT
Now when Kharrád, son of Barzín, approached C. 1972 Khusrau Parwíz and told what he had done, And seen and heard, the Sháh’s heart joyed for he Was quit of that opponent worshipful. He showered many drachms, robes, and much else Upon the poor. They wrote to every king And chief a letter in the ancient tongue To tell what God almighty, the All-just, Had brought to pass and how He had sent up Dust from that foe. The Sháh too wrote a letter In royal wise to Cæsar. For a se’nnight They held festivities and called for harp And wine in every quarter of the city. The Sháh sent offerings to the fanes of Fire, And robes of honour to the Great. He told Kharrád, son of Barzín : “ Thou hast deserved To have the crown and throne,” and filled his mouth With royal gems ; the treasurer poured dínárs, Some hundred thousand, out before his feet On such wise tha t they grew as high as he. The Sháh said : “ Whoso turneth from the way1 Shall have his day bedimmed although he be In battle like the brave Bahrám Chúbína From whom an ancient Turk hath raised the dust.”
