ABSTRACT
Hurmuzd, on succeeding to the throne, makes fair pro- mises but soon belies them and puts to death his father’s ministers. Afterwards, perturbed by a prophecy, he re- pents, and two stories are told of his even-handed justice. War breaks out and Bahrám Ohúbína comes upon the scene. He is appointed commander-in-chief and defeats the Turks under King Sáwa and his son Parmúda, but after having been shamefully insulted by the Sháh he rebels—a course strongly opposed by his sister Gurdya. He contrives to make Hurmuzd suspicious of his own son Khusrau Parwíz who escapes. Hurmuzd is dethroned and blinded, and Khusrau Parwíz returns.
