#1
بدین داستان نیز شب برگذشت
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سپهر از بر کوه تیره بگشت
“With this tale, another night passed away, as the dark heavens rotated over the black mountain peak.”
#2
نشست از بر تخت سودابه شاد
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ز یاقوت و زر افسری برنهاد
“Sudabeh sat joyfully upon her throne, placing a crown adorned with rubies and gold upon her head.”
#3
همه دختران را بر خویش خواند
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بیآراست و بر تخت زرین نشاند
“She summoned all the maidens to her presence, adorned them, and seated them upon golden thrones.”
#4
چنین گفت با هیربد ماه‌روی
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کز ایدر برو با سیاوش بگوی
“The moon-faced queen spoke to the chief eunuch: 'Go hence and say unto Siyavash...'”
#5
که باید که رنجه کنی پای خویش
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نمایی مرا سرو بالای خویش
“'...that he must take the trouble to walk here and display his cypress-like stature before me.'”
#6
بشد هیربد با سیاووش گفت
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برآورد پوشیده راز از نهفت
“The eunuch departed and delivered the message to Siyavash, revealing the concealed secret from its hidden depth.”
#7
خرامان بیامد سیاوش برش
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بدید آن نشست و سر و افسرش
“Siyavash arrived gracefully before her, beholding her glorious seating, her head, and her crown.”
#8
به پیشش بتان نوآیین به پای
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تو گفتی بهشت است کاخ و سرای
“Before her stood fresh and dazzling maidens; one would say the palace was Paradise itself.”
#9
فرود آمد از تخت و شد پیش اوی
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به گوهر بیاراسته روی و موی
“She descended from her throne and walked toward him, her hair and face glittering with radiant gems.”
#10
سیاوش بر تخت زرین نشست
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ز پیشش بکش کرده سودابه دست
“Siyavash sat upon the golden throne, while Sudabeh stood reverently before him with crossed arms.”
#11
بتان را به شاه نوآیین نمود
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که بودند چون گوهر نابسود
“She presented to the young prince the maidens, who were untouched like unpolished gems.”
#12
بدو گفت بنگر بدین تخت و گاه
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پرستنده چندین بزرین کلاه
“She said to him: 'Look upon this throne and palace, and these many attendants with golden headwear.'”
#13
همه نارسیده بتان طراز
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که بسرشتشان ایزد از شرم و ناز
“'All these youthful beauties of Taraz, whom God kneaded out of modesty and grace.'”
#14
کسی کت خوش آید ازیشان بگوی
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نگه کن بدیدار و بالای اوی
“'Whichever of them pleases your heart, name her; behold her countenance and stature.'”
#15
سیاوش چو چشم اندکی برگماشت
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ازیشان یکی چشم ازو برنداشت
“Siyavash raised his eyes briefly, yet not one of them took her eyes off him.”
#16
همه یک به دیگر بگفتند ماه
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نیارد بدین شاه کردن نگاه
“They whispered to one another: 'This radiant moon does not even deign to gaze upon the Queen!'”
#17
برفتند هر یک سوی تخت خویش
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ژکان و شمارنده بر بخت خویش
“They withdrew each to her seat, murmurous and pondering their own fortunes.”
#18
چو ایشان برفتند سودابه گفت
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که چندین چه داری سخن در نهفت
“When they departed, Sudabeh said: 'Why do you keep your desire so deeply veiled?'”
#19
نگویی مرا تا مراد تو چیست
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که بر چهر تو فر چهر پریست
“'Will you not tell me your heart's wish? For upon your face shines the glory of a fairy's countenance.'”
#20
هر آن کس که از دور بیند ترا
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شود بیهش و برگزیند ترا
“'Whoever beholds you from afar loses their senses and chooses you above all.'”
#21
ازین خوب رویان بچشم خرد
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نگه کن که با تو که اندر خورد
“'Look with the eye of wisdom upon these maidens and see who is worthy of your embrace.'”
#22
سیاوش فرو ماند و پاسخ نداد
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چنین آمدش بر دل پاک یاد
“Siyavash remained silent and answered not; in his pure heart he reflected:”
#23
که من بر دل پاک شیون کنم
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به آید که از دشمنان زن کنم
“'Better for me to mourn my pure heart than to take a wife from among enemies.'”
#24
شنیدستم از نامور مهتران
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همه داستانهای هاماوران
“'I have heard from renowned chieftains all the dark tales of Hamavaran,'”
#25
که از پیش با شاه ایران چه کرد
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ز گردان ایران برآورد گرد
“'What they did in times past to the King of Iran, bringing low the heroes of Iran.'”
#26
پر از بند سودابه کاو دخت اوست
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نخواهد همی دوده را مغز و پوست
“'Sudabeh, his daughter, is full of deceit; she wishes no good upon our lineage.'”
#27
به پاسخ سیاوش چو بگشاد لب
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پری چهره برداشت از رخ قصب
“As Siyavash opened his lips to respond, the fairy-faced queen lifted her veil from her face.”
#28
بدو گفت خورشید با ماه نو
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گر ایدون که بینند بر گاه نو
“She said to him: 'If the sun and the new moon were to behold each other upon a new throne,'”
#29
نباشد شگفت ار شود ماه خوار
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تو خورشید داری خود اندر کنار
“'It would be no wonder if the moon were forgotten, when you possess the sun by your side.'”
#30
کسی کاو چو من دید بر تخت عاج
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ز یاقوت و پیروزه بر سرش تاج
“'One who beholds someone like me on an ivory throne, crowned with rubies and turquoise,'”
#31
نباشد شگفت ار به مه ننگرد
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کسی را به خوبی به کس نشمرد
“'It is no surprise if he gazes not at the moon, nor considers anyone else fair.'”
#32
اگر با من اکنون تو پیمان کنی
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نپیچی و اندیشه آسان کنی
“'If you make a covenant with me now, turning not away and easing your mind,'”
#33
یکی دختری نارسیده بجای
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کنم چون پرستار پیشت به پای
“'I shall give you my youthful daughter, to stand before you as a devoted handmaid.'”
#34
به سوگند پیمان کن اکنون یکی
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ز گفتار من سر مپیچ اندکی
“'Swear an oath to me now, and stray not one whit from my words.'”
#35
چو بیرون شود زین جهان شهریار
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تو خواهی بدن زو مرا یادگار
“'When the King departs from this world, you shall be his living keepsake to me.'”
#36
نمانی که آید به من بر گزند
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بداری مرا همچو او ارجمند
“'You will let no harm befall me, and you will hold me cherished even as he did.'”
#37
من اینک به پیش تو استاده‌ام
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تن و جان شیرین ترا داده‌ام
“'Behold, I stand here before you; I have surrendered my sweet body and soul to you.'”
#38
ز من هرچ خواهی همه کام تو
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برآرم نپیچم سر از دام تو
“'Whatever you desire of me, I shall fulfill; I shall not turn my head from your snare.'”
#39
سرش تنگ بگرفت و یک پوشه چاک
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بداد و نبود آگه از شرم و باک
“She embraced him tightly and tore a corner of her dress, shameless and unsparing.”
#40
رخان سیاوش چو گل شد ز شرم
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بیاراست مژگان به خوناب گرم
“Siyavash's cheeks flushed like roses with shame, his eyelashes adorned with warm tears of grief.”
#41
چنین گفت با دل که از کار دیو
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مرا دور داراد گیهان خدیو
“Siyavash said to his own heart, 'May the Sovereign of the World keep me far from the deceitful work of the demon!'”
#42
نه من با پدر بیوفایی کنم
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نه با اهرمن آشنایی کنم
“'Neither shall I act unfaithfully toward my father, nor shall I forge a bond with Ahriman.'”
#43
وگر سرد گویم بدین شوخ چشم
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بجوشد دلش گرم گردد ز خشم
“'Yet if I speak harshly to this brazen beauty, her heart will boil over and burn with anger.'”
#44
یکی جادوی سازد اندر نهان
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بدو بگرود شهریار جهان
“'She will secretly weave some sorcery, and the ruler of the world will surely believe her.'”
#45
همان به که با او به آواز نرم
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سخن گویم و دارمش چرب و گرم
“'It is far better that I speak to her with a gentle tone, keeping her appeased with soft and pleasant words.'”
#46
سیاوش ازان پس به سودابه گفت
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که اندر جهان خود تراکیست جفت
“Siyavash then said to Sudabeh, 'Who in all the world could ever be a fitting match for you?'”
#47
نمانی مگر نیمهٔ ماه را
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نشایی به گیتی به جز شاه را
“'You resemble naught but the radiant half-moon; in all the earth, none but the King is worthy of you.'”
#48
کنون دخترت بس که باشد مرا
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نشاید به جز او که باشد مرا
“'Now, your daughter alone is sufficient for me; it is not fitting that any other be my bride.'”
#49
برین باش و با شاه ایران بگوی
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نگه کن که پاسخ چه یابی ازوی
“'Hold fast to this resolve and speak of it to the King of Iran; see then what answer you receive from him.'”
#50
بخواهم من او را و پیمان کنم
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زبان را به نزدت گروگان کنم
“'I shall ask for her hand and plight my troth, leaving my solemn word pledged before you as hostage,'”
#51
که تا او نگردد به بالای من
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نیاید به دیگر کسی رای من
“'That until she grows to match my height as bride, my mind shall never incline toward any other.'”
#52
و دیگر که پرسیدی از چهر من
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بیامیخت با جان تو مهر من
“'And as for what you asked regarding my features, saying your affection has mingled with my soul,'”
#53
مرا آفریننده از فر خویش
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چنان آفرید ای نگارین ز پیش
“'O beautiful lady, the Creator fashioned me from the beginning with His divine glory.'”
#54
تو این راز مگشای و با کس مگوی
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مرا جز نهفتن همان نیست روی
“'Do not unlock this secret nor tell it to anyone, for I have no choice but to keep it concealed.'”
#55
سر بانوانی و هم مهتری
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من ایدون گمانم که تو مادری
“'You are the supreme leader of ladies and noble ones; I deem you truly as a mother to me.'”
#56
بگفت این و غمگین برون شد به در
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ز گفتار او بود آسیمه سر
“He spoke these words and departed sorrowfully through the doorway, his mind dazed and troubled by her talk.”
#57
چو کاووس کی در شبستان رسید
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نگه کرد سودابه او را بدید
“When Kay Kavus arrived at the royal harem, Sudabeh looked up and caught sight of him.”
#58
بر شاه شد زان سخن مژده داد
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ز کار سیاوش بسی کرد یاد
“She hastened to the king and brought glad tidings of that matter, making frequent mention of Siyavash's conduct:”
#59
که آمد نگه کرد ایوان همه
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بتان سیه چشم کردم رمه
“'He came and surveyed the entire palace, where I had gathered a herd of black-eyed beauties.'”
#60
چنان بود ایوان ز بس خوب چهر
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که گفتی همی بارد از ماه مهر
“'So radiant was the palace with fair faces that you would say love streamed down from the moon.'”
#61
جز از دختر من پسندش نبود
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ز خوبان کسی ارجمندش نبود
“'Yet none among the maidens pleased him save my daughter; no other fair lady held any value in his eyes.'”
#62
چنان شاد شد زان سخن شهریار
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که ماه آمدش گفتی اندر کنار
“The sovereign was so overjoyed by her words that you would say the moon itself had come to rest in his embrace.”
#63
در گنج بگشاد و چندان گهر
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ز دیبای زربفت و زرین کمر
“He opened the treasury doors and lavished boundless gems, gold-woven silks, and golden girdles,”
#64
همان یاره و تاج و انگشتری
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همان طوق و هم تخت گنداوری
“As well as armlets, crowns, signet rings, neck-torques, and thrones fit for mighty champions.”
#65
ز هر چیز گنجی بد آراسته
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جهانی سراسر پر از خواسته
“A treasury was adorned with every splendid thing, making the whole world seem filled with riches.”
#66
نگه کرد سودابه خیره بماند
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به اندیشه افسون فراوان بخواند
“Sudabeh looked upon the treasure and stood astonished; in her secret thoughts, she began to conjure many spells,”
#67
که گر او نیاید به فرمان من
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روا دارم ار بگسلد جان من
“'If he does not yield to my command, I would gladly allow my very soul to be torn away!'”
#68
بد و نیک و هر چاره کاندر جهان
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کنند آشکارا و اندر نهان
“'Every good and evil trick, and every device that people use in this world, openly or in secret,'”
#69
بسازم گر او سربپیچد ز من
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کنم زو فغان بر سر انجمن
“'I shall employ if he turns his head from me, and I will raise a loud outcry against him before the whole assembly.'”
#70
نشست از بر تخت باگوشوار
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به سر بر نهاد افسری پرنگار
“She seated herself upon the throne wearing fine earrings, and placed a richly ornamented crown upon her head.”
#71
سیاوخش را در بر خویش خواند
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ز هر گونه با او سخنها براند
“She summoned Siyavash to her side and spoke to him of all manner of things.”
#72
بدو گفت گنجی بیاراست شاه
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کزان سان ندیدست کس تاج و گاه
“She said to him, 'The King has prepared a treasure such that no man has ever seen the like for crown and throne.'”
#73
ز هر چیز چندان که اندازه نیست
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اگر بر نهی پیل باید دویست
“'So immeasurable is it of every precious thing, that to bear it away would require two hundred elephants.'”
#74
به تو داد خواهد همی دخترم
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نگه کن بروی و سر و افسرم
“'He wishes to grant my daughter to you; now look upon my face, my stature, and my crown!'”
#75
بهانه چه داری تو از مهر من
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بپیچی ز بالا و از چهر من
“'What excuse have you to turn away from my love, shunning my tall stature and my beauty?'”
#76
که تا من ترا دیده‌ام برده‌ام
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خروشان و جوشان و آزرده‌ام
“Since the day my eyes first beheld your face, I have lived in torment, weeping and consumed by burning despair.”
#77
همی روز روشن نبینم ز درد
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برآنم که خورشید شد لاجورد
“From the depth of my anguish I no longer see the bright light of day; to my eyes, the very sun has turned dark as lapis lazuli.”
#78
کنون هفت سال‌ست تا مهر من
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همی خون چکاند بدین چهر من
“For seven long years now, my secret love for you has caused tears of blood to stream down my cheeks.”
#79
یکی شاد کن در نهانی مرا
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ببخشای روز جوانی مرا
“Gladden my heart in secret but once, and take pity upon the blooming days of my youth.”
#80
فزون زان که دادت جهاندار شاه
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بیارایمت یاره و تاج و گاه
“Far beyond what the world-conquering King has bestowed upon you, I shall adorn you with armlets, a crown, and a royal throne.”
#81
و گر سر بپیچی ز فرمان من
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نیاید دلت سوی پیمان من
“Yet if you turn your head away from my command, and your heart refuses to yield to my pact,”
#82
کنم بر تو بر پادشاهی تباه
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شود تیره بر روی تو چشم شاه
“I shall bring ruin upon your rule, and turn the King's eyes dark and wrathful against you.”
#83
سیاوش بدو گفت هرگز مباد
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که از بهر دل سر دهم من به باد
“Siyavash answered her, 'May it never be that for the sake of lustful desire I yield my head to the wind!”
#84
چنین با پدر بیوفایی کنم
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ز مردی و دانش جدایی کنم
“To act with such betrayal against my father, and separate myself from virtue, honor, and wisdom?'”
#85
تو بانوی شاهی و خورشید گاه
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سزد کز تو ناید بدینسان گناه
“You are the royal Queen and the sun of the throne; it is unfitting that such a sin should originate from you.”
#86
وزان تخت برخاست با خشم و جنگ
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بدو اندر آویخت سودابه چنگ
“Thereupon Siyavash rose from the throne in anger to leave, but Sudabeh clutched at him fiercely with her hands.”
#87
بدو گفت من راز دل پیش تو
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بگفتم نهان از بداندیش تو
“She said to him, 'I disclosed the inner secret of my heart to you, hiding it even from your ill-wishers,”
#88
مرا خیره خواهی که رسوا کنی
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به پیش خردمند رعنا کنی
“And now do you foolishly intend to disgrace me, making me appear deceitful and foolish before the wise?'”
#89
بزد دست و جامه بدرید پاک
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به ناخن دو رخ را همی کرد چاک
“She struck her hands together, tore her garments completely, and slashed both her cheeks with her fingernails.”
#90
برآمد خروش از شبستان اوی
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فغانش ز ایوان برآمد به کوی
“A sudden cry rang out from her inner chambers, and her wailing rose from the palace into the outer streets.”
#91
یکی غلغل از باغ و ایوان بخاست
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که گفتی شب رستخیزست راست
“Such a tumult arose from the garden and the palace that one would say it was truly the Day of Resurrection.”
#92
به گوش سپهبد رسید آگهی
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فرود آمد از تخت شاهنشهی
“When word of this turmoil reached the ears of the Monarch, he descended immediately from the royal throne.”
#93
پراندیشه از تخت زرین برفت
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به سوی شبستان خرامید تفت
“Full of anxious foreboding, he left the golden throne and hurried swiftly toward the harem.”
#94
بیامد چو سودابه را دید روی
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خراشیده و کاخ پر گفت و گوی
“He arrived and saw Sudabeh's face scratched and torn, and the palace filled with commotion and accusations.”
#95
ز هر کس بپرسید و شد تنگدل
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ندانست کردار آن سنگ دل
“He questioned everyone with a heavy heart, unaware of the treacherous plot of that heartless woman.”
#96
خروشید سودابه در پیش اوی
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همی ریخت آب و همی کند موی
“Sudabeh wailed before him, weeping bitter tears and tearing out her hair.”
#97
چنین گفت کامد سیاوش به تخت
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برآراست چنگ و برآویخت سخت
“She claimed, 'Siyavash came upon the couch, reached out his hands, and seized me violently,”
#98
که جز تو نخواهم کسی را ز بن
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جز اینت همی راند باید سخن
“Saying: I desire no one else from the heart but you, and your words must be of nothing else,”
#99
که از تست جان و دلم پر ز مهر
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چه پرهیزی از من تو ای خوب چهر
“For my heart and soul are brimming with love for you; why do you shrink from me, O fair-faced one?”
#100
بینداخت افسر ز مشکین سرم
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چنین چاک شد جامه اندر برم
“He struck the crown from my fragrant hair, and thus tore the garment upon my body!'”
#101
پراندیشه شد زان سخن شهریار
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سخن کرد هرگونه را خواستار
“The King grew deeply troubled by these words and sought to thoroughly investigate every aspect of the story.”
#102
به دل گفت ار این راست گوید همی
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وزین‌گونه زشتی نجوید همی
“He pondered in his heart, 'If she speaks the truth and has not sought such vileness without cause,”
#103
سیاووش را سر بباید برید
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بدینسان بودبند بد را کلید
“Then Siyavash's head must be cut off; for such a key alone can open this evil lock.'”
#104
خردمند مردم چه گوید کنون
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خوی شرم ازین داستان گشت خون
“What can a wise man say now? The sweat of shame turned to blood over this sorrowful tale.”
#105
کسی را که اندر شبستان بدند
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هشیوار و مهترپرستان بدند
“All those who were inside the harem—wise women and faithful attendants of the nobles—”
#106
گسی کرد و بر گاه تنها بماند
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سیاووش و سودابه را پیش خواند
“He dismissed, remaining alone upon the throne, and then summoned Siyavash and Sudabeh before him.”
#107
به هوش و خرد با سیاووش گفت
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که این راز بر من نشاید نهفت
“With wisdom and care he said to Siyavash, 'This secret must not be concealed from me.”
#108
نکردی تو این بد که من کرده‌ام
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ز گفتار بیهوده آزرده‌ام
“Did you not commit this evil, or was the fault mine? I am deeply aggrieved by this senseless talk.”
#109
چرا خواندم در شبستان ترا
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کنون غم مرا بود و دستان ترا
“Why did I ever invite you into the harem? Now the sorrow is mine, and the trouble and suspicion fall upon you.”
#110
کنون راستی جوی و با من بگوی
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سخن بر چه سانست بنمای روی
“Now seek the truth and tell it to me clearly; reveal to me how the matter truly stands.'”
#111
سیاووش گفت آن کجا رفته بود
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وزان در که سودابه آشفته بود
“Siyavash recounted all that had occurred, and of that matter over which Sudabeh was so distraught.”
#112
چنین گفت سودابه کاین نیست راست
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که او از بتان جز تن من نخواست
“Sudabeh spoke thus: 'This is not true! He sought no idol's embrace but my own body.'”
#113
بگفتم همه هرچ شاه جهان
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بدو داد خواست آشکار و نهان
“'I told him all that the King of the World wished to bestow upon him, both openly and in secret—'”
#114
ز فرزند و ز تاج وز خواسته
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ز دینار وز گنج آراسته
“'Of offspring, crown, wealth, dinars, and magnificent treasures.'”
#115
بگفتم که چندین برین بر نهم
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همه نیکویها به دختر دهم
“'I offered to add even more to this, and give every goodness to my daughter.'”
#116
مرا گفت با خواسته کار نیست
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به دختر مرا راه دیدار نیست
“'Yet he told me: "I have no care for wealth, nor do I wish to see your daughter!"'”
#117
ترا بایدم زین میان گفت بس
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نه گنجم به کارست بی تو نه کس
“'"It is only you I desire in this world; without you, neither treasure nor anyone else matters to me!"'”
#118
مرا خواست کارد به کاری به چنگ
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دو دست اندر آویخت چون سنگ تنگ
“'He sought to force me into his embrace, clutching me tightly with both hands like a heavy stone.'”
#119
نکردمش فرمان همی موی من
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بکند و خراشیده شد روی من
“'I did not obey his command, so he tore my hair and scratched my face!'”
#120
یکی کودکی دارم اندر نهان
✦
ز پشت تو ای شهریار جهان
“'I carry a child hidden within me, begotten by thee, O Shah of the world!'”
#121
ز بس رنج کشتنش نزدیک بود
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جهان پیش من تنگ و تاریک بود
“'From the violence of his struggle, the child was nearly slain, and the world grew dark and narrow before my eyes.'”
#122
چنین گفت با خویشتن شهریار
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که گفتار هر دو نیاید به کار
“The King said to himself: 'The mere words of these two cannot settle the truth.'”
#123
برین کار بر نیست جای شتاب
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که تنگی دل آرد خرد را به خواب
“'Haste is not fitting in this grave affair, for anguish puts wisdom to sleep.'”
#124
نگه کرد باید بدین در نخست
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گواهی دهد دل چو گردد درست
“'First, I must examine this matter carefully; when the truth is clear, the heart will bear witness.'”
#125
ببینم کزین دو گنهکار کیست
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ببادافرهٔ بد سزاوار کیست
“'I shall discern which of these two is the sinner, and who deserves the harsh punishment.'”
#126
بدان بازجستن همی چاره جست
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ببویید دست سیاوش نخست
“Seeking a way to investigate the truth, he first smelled the hands of Siyavash.”
#127
بر و بازو و سرو بالای او
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سراسر ببویید هرجای او
“He smelled his chest, his arms, and tall cypress-like stature, sniffing every part of him.”
#128
ز سودابه بوی می و مشک ناب
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همی یافت کاووس بوی گلاب
“From Sudabeh, Kavus smelled wine, pure musk, and the fragrance of rosewater.”
#129
ندید از سیاوش بدان گونه بوی
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نشان بسودن نبود اندروی
“He detected no such fragrance upon Siyavash; there was no trace of touch or contact upon him.”
#130
غمی گشت و سودابه را خوار کرد
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دل خویشتن را پرآزار کرد
“He grew grieved and held Sudabeh in contempt, while his own heart filled with anguish.”
#131
به دل گفت کاین را به شمشیر تیز
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بباید کنون کردنش ریز ریز
“He said in his heart: 'I should slice her into pieces with a sharp sword this very moment!'”
#132
ز هاماوران زان پس اندیشه کرد
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که آشوب خیزد پرآواز و درد
“Then he thought of the King of Hamavaran, fearing a painful and chaotic turmoil would arise.”
#133
و دیگر بدانگه که در بند بود
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بر او نه خویش و نه پیوند بود
“Secondly, he recalled the time he was held captive, with neither kin nor ally by his side—”
#134
پرستار سودابه بد روز و شب
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که پیچید ازان درد و نگشاد لب
“It was Sudabeh who tended to him day and night, suffering in pain without a single complaint.”
#135
سه دیگر که یک دل پر از مهر داشت
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ببایست زو هر بد اندر گذاشت
“Thirdly, her heart had once been filled with love for him, so he felt bound to overlook her misdeeds.”
#136
چهارم کزو کودکان داشت خرد
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غم خرد را خوار نتوان شمرد
“Fourthly, she bore his young children, and the distress of little ones cannot be lightly dismissed.”
#137
سیاوش ازان کار بد بی‌گناه
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خردمندی وی بدانست شاه
“The Shah realized Siyavash was innocent of that evil deed, and recognized his noble wisdom.”
#138
بدو گفت ازین خود میندیش هیچ
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هشیواری و رای و دانش بسیچ
“He said to Siyavash: 'Think no more of this at all; summon your prudence, judgment, and wisdom.'”
#139
مکن یاد این هیچ و با کس مگوی
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نباید که گیرد سخن رنگ و بوی
“'Mention this to no one and speak not a word of it, lest this story spread and gather rumor.'”
#140
چو دانست سودابه کاو گشت خوار
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همان سرد شد بر دل شهریار
“When Sudabeh realized she had fallen into disgrace and lost her place in the King's heart,”
#141
یکی چاره جست اندر آن کار زشت
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ز کینه درختی بنوی بکشت
“She sought a trick in that wicked scheme, planting anew a tree of malice and vengeance.”
#142
زنی بود با او سپرده درون
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پر از جادوی بود و رنگ و فسون
“There was a woman who was her confidante, versed in sorcery, deceit, and incantations.”
#143
گران بود اندر شکم بچه داشت
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همی از گرانی به سختی گذاشت
“This woman was heavily pregnant, passing her days in severe hardship due to her burden.”
#144
بدو راز بگشاد و زو چاره جست
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کز آغاز پیمانت خواهم نخست
“Sudabeh revealed her secret to her and sought her help, saying: 'First, I demand a solemn pledge from thee.'”
#145
چو پیمان ستد چیز بسیار داد
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سخن گفت ازین در مکن هیچ یاد
“Having secured her oath, Sudabeh showered her with riches, saying: 'Never speak a word of this matter!'”
#146
یکی دارویی ساز کاین بفگنی
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تهی مانی و راز من نشکنی
“Prepare a potion so that you may cast these forth, emptying your womb without breaking my secret.”
#147
مگر کاین همه بند و چندین دروغ
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بدین بچگان تو باشد فروغ
“So that all these schemes and falsehoods may gain credibility and luster through these offspring of yours.”
#148
به کاووس گویم که این از منند
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چنین کشته بر دست اهریمنند
“I shall tell Kay Kavus that these were mine, thus slain at the hands of demonic forces.”
#149
مگر کین شود بر سیاوش درست
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کنون چارهٔ این ببایدت جست
“So that this crime may be firmly laid upon Siyavash; now you must devise a remedy for this.”
#150
گرین نشنوی آب من نزد شاه
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شود تیره و دور مانم ز گاه
“If you do not heed this, my honor before the king shall be blackened, and I shall be cast far from the throne.”
#151
بدو گفت زن من ترا بنده‌ام
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بفرمان و رایت سرافگنده‌ام
“The woman said to her: 'I am your servant, bowing my head to your command and counsel.'”
#152
چو شب تیره شد داروی خورد زن
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که بفتاد زو بچهٔ اهرمن
“When the night grew dark, the woman took the medicine, and thus the demonic infants fell from her.”
#153
دو بچه چنان چون بود دیوزاد
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چه گونه بود بچه جادو نژاد
“Two infants, just as demonic spawn would be—for how else could the offspring of sorcery appear?”
#154
نهان کرد زن را و او خود بخفت
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فغانش برآمد ز کاخ نهفت
“Sudabeh hid the woman and went to sleep herself; then her wailing echoed from the inner palace.”
#155
در ایوان پرستار چندانک بود
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به نزدیک سودابه رفتند زود
“All the maidservants who were in the hall hastened quickly to Sudabeh's side.”
#156
یکی طشت زرین بیارید پیش
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بگفت آن سخن با پرستار خویش
“They brought forth a golden basin, and she recounted her false tale to her servant.”
#157
نهاد اندران بچهٔ اهرمن
✦
خروشید و بفگند بر جامه تن
“She placed the demon-children into it, wailed aloud, and threw herself upon the bedding.”
#158
دو کودک بدیدند مرده به طشت
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از ایوان به کیوان فغان برگذشت
“They beheld the two dead infants in the basin, and wailing rose from the palace to the highest heavens.”
#159
چو بشنید کاووس از ایوان خروش
✦
بلرزید در خواب و بگشاد گوش
“When Kavus heard the clamor from the palace, he trembled in his sleep and listened intently.”
#160
بپرسید و گفتند با شهریار
✦
که چون گشت بر ماه‌رخ روزگار
“He asked, and they told the monarch how fortune had turned dark for the moon-faced queen.”
#161
غمی گشت آن شب نزد هیچ دم
✦
به شبگیر برخاست و آمد دژم
“The king grew grieved and spoke not a word that night; at dawn he arose and came forth sorrowful.”
#162
برانگونه سودابه را خفته دید
✦
سراسر شبستان برآشفته دید
“He saw Sudabeh lying in such a plight, and the entire harem thrown into turmoil.”
#163
دو کودک بران گونه بر طشت زر
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فگنده به خواری و خسته جگر
“And the two infants cast wretchedly into the golden basin, their hearts broken and slain.”
#164
ببارید سودابه از دیده آب
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بدو گفت روشن ببین آفتاب
“Sudabeh shed tears from her eyes and said to him: 'Look upon the bright sun and see the truth!'”
#165
همی گفت بنگر چه کرد از بدی
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به گفتار او خیره ایمن شدی
“She kept saying: 'Behold what evil he has done! You had blindly trusted in his words!'”
#166
دل شاه کاووس شد بدگمان
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برفت و در اندیشه شد یک زمان
“King Kavus's heart grew suspicious; he turned away and sank into deep thought for a time.”
#167
همی گفت کاین را چه درمان کنم
✦
نشاید که این بر دل آسان کنم
“He said to himself: 'How shall I remedy this? I must not take this matter lightly upon my heart.'”
#168
ازان پس نگه کرد کاووس شاه
✦
کسی را که کردی به اختر نگاه
“Thereafter, King Kavus sought out those who observed the stars.”
#169
بجست و ز ایشان بر خویش خواند
✦
بپرسید و بر تخت زرین نشاند
“He sought them, summoned them to his presence, questioned them, and seated them upon a golden throne.”
#170
ز سودابه و رزم هاماوران
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سخن گفت هرگونه با مهتران
“He spoke of Sudabeh and the war of Hamavaran, discussing every detail with the elders.”
#171
بدان تا شوند آگه از کار اوی
✦
بدانش بدانند کردار اوی
“So that they might become aware of her true nature and decipher her actions through wisdom.”
#172
وزان کودکان نیز بسیار گفت
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همی داشت پوشیده اندر نهفت
“He also spoke much regarding those children, yet kept the secret concealed within.”
#173
همه زیج و صرلاب برداشتند
✦
بران کار یک هفته بگذاشتند
“They all took up their astronomical charts and astrolabes, devoting a whole week to that labor.”
#174
سرانجام گفتند کاین کی بود
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به جامی که زهر افگنی می بود
“At last they declared: 'How could this be? It is like pouring poison into a goblet of wine!'”
#175
دو کودک ز پشت کسی دیگرند
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نه از پشت شاه و نه زین مادرند
“'These two children stem from another man's loins—they belong neither to the king nor to this mother!'”
#176
گر از گوهر شهریاران بدی
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ازین زیجها جستن آسان بدی
“'Had they been of royal lineage, finding their truth through these charts would have been easy.'”
#177
نه پیداست رازش درین آسمان
✦
نه اندر زمین این شگفتی بدان
“'Their secret is revealed neither in these heavens nor on the earth; know this to be a strange mystery!'”
#178
نشان بداندیش ناپاک زن
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بگفتند با شاه در انجمن
“They disclosed the signs of the evil, impure woman to the king before the assembly.”
#179
نهان داشت کاووس و باکس نگفت
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همی داشت پوشیده اندر نهفت
“Kavus kept the secret and spoke to no one, keeping it closely hidden in silence.”
#180
برین کار بگذشت یک هفته نیز
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ز جادو جهان را سرآمد قفیز
“Another week passed over this affair, and the measure of the sorceress's deceit came to an end.”
#181
بنالید سودابه و داد خواست
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ز شاه جهاندار فریاد خواست
“Sudabeh wailed and demanded justice, crying out for redress from the world-ruling king.”
#182
همی گفت همداستانم ز شاه
✦
به زخم و به افگندن از تخت و گاه
“She kept saying: "I acquiesce to whatever the king decrees, be it lashes or banishment from throne and court."”
#183
ز فرزند کشته بپیچد دلم
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زمان تا زمان سر ز تن بگسلم
“"My heart wrings with anguish for my slain children; moment by moment I wish to sever head from body."”
#184
بدو گفت ای زن تو آرام گیر
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چه گویی سخنهای نادلپذیر
“The King said to her: "O woman, calm yourself! Why do you utter such intolerable words?"”
#185
همه روزبانان درگاه شاه
✦
بفرمود تا برگرفتند راه
“He commanded all the guards of the royal court to immediately set out on the search.”
#186
همه شهر و برزن به پای آورند
✦
زن بدکنش را بجای آورند
“To scour every city and street thoroughly, and bring that wicked woman to justice.”
#187
به نزدیکی اندر نشان یافتند
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جهان دیدگان نیز بشتافتند
“Nearby they discovered her trace, and the experienced men rushed forward to seize her.”
#188
کشیدند بدبخت زن را ز راه
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به خواری ببردند نزدیک شاه
“They dragged that wretched woman from the road and brought her in humiliation before the monarch.”
#189
به خوبی بپرسید و کردش امید
✦
بسی روز را داد نیزش نوید
“The king questioned her gently and offered her hope, promising her prosperous days if she spoke the truth.”
#190
وزان پس به خواری و زخم و به بند
✦
به پردخت از او شهریار بلند
“Yet thereafter, with indignity, lashes, and fetters, the exalted king sought to wring the truth from her.”
#191
نبد هیچ خستو بدان داستان
✦
نبد شاه پرمایه همداستان
“She would confess to nothing regarding that story, nor was the noble king convinced by her words.”
#192
بفرمود کز پیش بیرون برند
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بسی چاره جویند و افسون برند
“He commanded that she be taken out, and that various remedies and sorceries be employed to break her silence.”
#193
چو خستو نیاید میانش به ار
✦
ببرید و این دانم آیین و فر
“"If she does not confess, cut her waist in two with a saw; for I deem this fit for justice and royal authority."”
#194
ببردند زن را ز درگاه شاه
✦
ز شمشیر گفتند وز دار و چاه
“They led the woman away from the king's presence, threatening her with the sword, the gallows, and the pit.”
#195
چنین گفت جادو که من بی‌گناه
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چه گویم بدین نامور پیشگاه
“The sorceress said: "Being innocent, what can I possibly confess before this illustrious court?"”
#196
بگفتند باشاه کاین زن چه گفت
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جهان آفرین داند اندر نهفت
“They reported to the king what the woman had said, adding: "The Creator of the world alone knows the secret truth."”
#197
به سودابه فرمود تا رفت پیش
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ستاره شمر گفت گفتار خویش
“He ordered Sudabeh to step forward, while the astrologer pronounced his judgment.”
#198
که این هر دو کودک ز جادو زنند
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پدیدند کز پشت اهریمنند
“"These two infants belong to the witch; it is evident that they descend from Ahriman's lineage."”
#199
چنین پاسخ آورد سودابه باز
✦
که نزدیک ایشان جز اینست راز
“Sudabeh replied: "According to them, the hidden truth is quite otherwise!"”
#200
فزونستشان زین سخن در نهفت
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ز بهر سیاوش نیارند گفت
“"They conceal far more than this in secret, but out of fear of Siyavash, they dare not utter it!"”
#201
ز بیم سپهبد گو پیلتن
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بلرزد همی شیر در انجمن
“"For fear of that elephant-bodied commander, even the lion trembles in the assembly!"”
#202
کجا زور دارد به هشتاد پیل
✦
ببندد چو خواهد ره آب نیل
“"He who possesses the strength of eighty elephants, and can block the waters of the Nile whenever he wills!"”
#203
همان لشکر نامور صدهزار
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گریزند ازو در صف کارزار
“"Even a famed army of one hundred thousand warriors would flee from him on the battlefield!"”
#204
مرا نیز پایاب او چون بود
✦
مگر دیده همواره پرخون بود
“"How then could I have the strength to withstand him? My eyes can only weep tears of blood endlessly!"”
#205
جزان کاو بفرماید اخترشناس
✦
چه گوید سخن وز که دارد سپاس
“"Apart from what the astrologer decrees, what else can one say, and to whom can gratitude be given?"”
#206
تراگر غم خرد فرزند نیست
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مرا هم فزون از تو پیوند نیست
“"If you care not for the grief of your small child, I too have no bond with them greater than yours."”
#207
سخن گر گرفتی چنین سرسری
✦
بدان گیتی افگندم این داوری
“"If you treat this matter so lightly, I shall leave this judgment to the world beyond!"”
#208
ز دیده فزون زان ببارید آب
✦
که بردارد از رود نیل آفتاب
“She wept more tears from her eyes than the sun draws water from the River Nile.”
#209
سپهبد ز گفتار او شد دژم
✦
همی زار بگریست با او بهم
“The commander grew sorrowful at her words, and wept bitterly along with her.”
#210
گسی کرد سودابه را خسته دل
✦
بران کار بنهاد پیوسته دل
“He sent heart-broken Sudabeh away, while his own heart remained bound to this troubling affair.”
#211
چنین گفت کاندر نهان این سخن
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پژوهیم تا خود چه آید به بن
“The King said: "We must investigate this matter in secret, to see what outcome finally emerges."”
#212
ز پهلو همه موبدان را بخواند
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ز سودابه چندی سخنها براند
“He summoned all the Zoroastrian priests from the province, and discussed Sudabeh's claims at length.”
#213
چنین گفت موبد به شاه جهان
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که درد سپهبد نماند نهان
“The chief priest said to the king of the world: "The commander's anguish cannot remain concealed."”
#214
چو خواهی که پیدا کنی گفت‌وگوی
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بباید زدن سنگ را بر سبوی
“"If you wish to lay bare the truth of this dispute, you must strike the stone against the pitcher."”
#215
که هر چند فرزند هست ارجمند
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دل شاه از اندیشه یابد گزند
“"For though a son is precious, the king's heart suffers greatly from such anguish."”
#216
وزین دختر شاه هاماوران
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پر اندیشه گشتی به دیگر کران
“And on the other hand, the King was thrown into deep turmoil and sorrow concerning the daughter of the King of Hamavaran.”
#217
ز هر در سخن چون بدین گونه گشت
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بر آتش یکی را بباید گذشت
“When matters came to such a pass on every side, there remained no choice but for one of them to pass through the fire.”
#218
چنین است سوگند چرخ بلند
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که بر بیگناهان نیاید گزند
“Such is the sacred oath of the high heavens, that no harm shall ever come upon the innocent.”
#219
جهاندار سودابه را پیش خواند
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همی با سیاوش بگفتن نشاند
“The ruler of the world called Sudabeh into his presence and seated her to speak alongside Siyavash.”
#220
سرانجام گفت ایمن از هر دوان
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نگردد مرا دل نه روشن روان
“At last he said: 'Neither my heart nor my enlightened soul can find peace concerning either of you,'”
#221
مگر کاتش تیز پیدا کند
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گنه کرده را زود رسوا کند
“'Unless the fiery blaze reveals the truth and swiftly brings shame upon the sinner.'”
#222
چنین پاسخ آورد سودابه پیش
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که من راست گویم به گفتار خویش
“Sudabeh stepped forward with this reply: 'I speak nothing but the truth in all my words,'”
#223
فگنده دو کودک نمودم بشاه
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ازین بیشتر کس نبیند گناه
“'I showed the King the two fallen babes; no one could witness a sin greater than this!'”
#224
سیاووش را کرد باید درست
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که این بد بکرد و تباهی بجست
“'It must be proven true against Siyavash that he committed this evil and sought my ruin.'”
#225
به پور جوان گفت شاه زمین
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که رایت چه بیند کنون اندرین
“The King of the Earth said to his young son: 'What doth thy judgment advise now in this ordeal?'”
#226
سیاوش چنین گفت کای شهریار
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که دوزخ مرا زین سخن گشت خوار
“Siyavash answered: 'O King! Hell itself seems trivial to me in the face of such slander.'”
#227
اگر کوه آتش بود بسپرم
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ازین تنگ خوارست اگر بگذرم
“'Were it a mountain of fire, I shall tread through it; passing this narrow trial is easy for me.'”
#228
پراندیشه شد جان کاووس کی
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ز فرزند و سودابهٔ نیک‌پی
“The soul of Kai Kavus became burdened with dark thoughts regarding both his son and his fair-omened Sudabeh.”
#229
کزین دو یکی گر شود نابکار
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ازان پس که خواند مرا شهریار
“'For if one of these two be proven base, who henceforth would ever address me as sovereign king?'”
#230
چو فرزند و زن باشدم خون و مغز
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کرا بیش بیرون شود کار نغز
“'When both child and wife are my own blood and marrow, how can any fair outcome arise from this?'”
#231
همان به کزین زشت کردار دل
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بشویم کنم چارهٔ دلگسل
“'Tis better that I cleanse my heart of this vile deed and seek a remedy for this heart-rending affliction.'”
#232
چه گفت آن سپهدار نیکوسخن
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که با بددلی شهریاری مکن
“How wisely spake that eloquent commander: 'Do not rule over a kingdom with a faint and doubting heart.'”
#233
به دستور فرمود تا ساروان
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هیون آرد از دشت صد کاروان
“He commanded his minister that the camel-drivers bring a hundred caravans of heavy camels from the plain.”
#234
هیونان به هیزم کشیدن شدند
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همه شهر ایران به دیدن شدند
“The camels were set to hauling timber, and all the people of Iran gathered to witness the sight.”
#235
به صد کاروان اشتر سرخ موی
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همی هیزم آورد پرخاشجوی
“With a hundred caravans of red-haired camels, the warlike king amassed the mountains of firewood.”
#236
نهادند هیزم دو کوه بلند
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شمارش گذر کرد بر چون و چند
“They raised the wood into two high mountains, whose vast quantity exceeded all count and measure.”
#237
ز دور از دو فرسنگ هرکش بدید
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چنین جست و جوی بلا را کلید
“Whoever beheld it from two leagues away wondered how one could thus seek the key to calamity.”
#238
همی خواست دیدن در راستی
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ز کار زن آید همه کاستی
“He sought to uncover the doorway of truth, yet from the wiles of women springs all ruin and shortcoming.”
#239
چو این داستان سر به سر بشنوی
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به آید ترا گر بدین بگروی
“When thou hast heard this tale completely, 'twill be better for thee if thou take heed and believe.”
#240
نهادند بر دشت هیزم دو کوه
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جهانی نظاره شده هم گروه
“They stacked two mountains of firewood upon the plain, while a whole world stood gathered in throngs to watch.”
#241
گذر بود چندان که گویی سوار
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میانه برفتی به تنگی چهار
“The passage between them was so narrow that four horsemen could scarcely ride abreast in the squeeze.”
#242
بدانگاه سوگند پرمایه شاه
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چنین بود آیین و این بود راه
“In those days, such was the solemn oath of the glorious king; such was the custom and such was the way.”
#243
وزان پس به موبد بفرمود شاه
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که بر چوب ریزند نفط سیاه
“And after that, the King commanded the High Priest to pour black naphtha upon the piles of wood.”
#244
بیامد دو صد مرد آتش‌فروز
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دمیدند گفتی شب آمد به روز
“Two hundred fire-kindlers stepped forth and fanned the blaze, until night seemed transformed into day.”
#245
نخستین دمیدن سیه شد ز دود
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زبانه برآمد پس از دود زود
“At the first fanning, the sky turned black with smoke; then swiftly behind the smoke leaped up roaring tongues of flame.”
#246
زمین گشت روشنتر از آسمان
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جهانی خروشان و آتش دمان
“The earth grew brighter than the sky above, as a whole world wailed while the fire roared fiercely.”
#247
سراسر همه دشت بریان شدند
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بران چهر خندانش گریان شدند
“Across the entire plain, hearts roasted with sorrow, weeping in agony for his smiling face.”
#248
سیاوش بیامد به پیش پدر
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یکی خود زرین نهاده به سر
“Siyavash advanced into his father's presence, wearing a golden helmet upon his head.”
#249
هشیوار و با جامهای سپید
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لبی پر ز خنده دلی پرامید
“Wise and serene, clad in garments of pure white, with a smile upon his lips and a heart filled with hope.”
#250
یکی تازیی بر نشسته سیاه
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همی خاک نعلش برآمد به ماه
“Mounted upon a black Arabian steed, whose hooves kicked up dust to the very moon.”
#251
پراگنده کافور بر خویشتن
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چنان چون بود رسم و ساز کفن
“Sprinkling camphor upon himself, after the custom and preparation of a shroud.”
#252
بدانگه که شد پیش کاووس باز
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فرود آمد از باره بردش نماز
“When he returned before Kavus, he dismounted from his steed and paid him homage.”
#253
رخ شاه کاووس پر شرم دید
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سخن گفتنش با پسر نرم دید
“He saw King Kavus's face filled with shame, and heard his speech toward his son turn gentle.”
#254
سیاوش بدو گفت انده مدار
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کزین سان بود گردش روزگار
“Siyavash said to him, "Grieve not, for such is the turning of Fate."”
#255
سر پر ز شرم و بهایی مراست
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اگر بیگناهم رهایی مراست
“"My head is full of modesty and worth; if I am innocent, deliverance shall be mine."”
#256
ور ایدونک زین کار هستم گناه
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جهان آفرینم ندارد نگاه
“"And if indeed I am guilty in this matter, the Creator of the world will not protect me."”
#257
به نیروی یزدان نیکی دهش
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کزین کوه آتش نیابم تپش
“"By the power of God the Bestower of Good, I shall feel no heat from this mountain of fire."”
#258
خروشی برآمد ز دشت و ز شهر
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غم آمد جهان را ازان کار بهر
“A wail arose from the plain and the city; grief became the world's portion from that affair.”
#259
چو از دشت سودابه آوا شنید
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برآمد به ایوان و آتش بدید
“When Sudabeh heard the clamor from the plain, she went up to the balcony and beheld the fire.”
#260
همی خواست کاو را بد آید بروی
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همی بود جوشان پر از گفت و گوی
“She wished evil to befall him; she remained boiling with malice and murmuring inside.”
#261
جهانی نهاده به کاووس چشم
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زبان پر ز دشنام و دل پر ز خشم
“The whole world fixed its eyes on Kavus, their tongues full of curses and their hearts full of rage.”
#262
سیاوش سپه را به تندی بتاخت
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نشد تنگدل جنگ آتش بساخت
“Siyavash galloped his steed swiftly toward the flames; undaunted, he prepared to battle the fire.”
#263
ز هر سو زبانه همی برکشید
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کسی خود و اسپ سیاوش ندید
“Flames erupted from every side, so that none could see the helmet or the steed of Siyavash.”
#264
یکی دشت با دیدگان پر ز خون
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که تا او کی آید ز آتش برون
“A whole plain of onlookers stood with weeping eyes, waiting to see when he would emerge from the fire.”
#265
چو او را بدیدند برخاست غو
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که آمد ز آتش برون شاه نو
“When they saw him emerge, a roar went up: "The new prince has come forth unhurt from the flames!"”
#266
اگر آب بودی مگر تر شدی
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ز تری همه جامه بی‌بر شدی
“Had it been water, he might have been drenched, and all his robes rendered heavy with wetness.”
#267
چنان آمد اسپ و قبای سوار
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که گفتی سمن داشت اندر کنار
“The steed and the rider's robe came forth as fresh as though he carried jasmine in his lap.”
#268
چو بخشایش پاک یزدان بود
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دم آتش و آب یکسان بود
“When the mercy of pure God is present, the breath of fire and water are one and the same.”
#269
چو از کوه آتش به هامون گذشت
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خروشیدن آمد ز شهر و ز دشت
“As he passed through the mountain of fire into the plain, shouting of joy arose from city and wilderness.”
#270
سواران لشکر برانگیختند
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همه دشت پیشش درم ریختند
“The horsemen of the army spurred forward, scattering silver coins across the plain before him.”
#271
یکی شادمانی بد اندر جهان
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میان کهان و میان مهان
“Such rejoicing filled the world, alike among the humble and the great.”
#272
همی داد مژده یکی را دگر
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که بخشود بر بیگنه دادگر
“They bore good tidings to one another, that the Just Judge had shown mercy upon the innocent.”
#273
همی کند سودابه از خشم موی
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همی ریخت آب و همی خست روی
“Sudabeh tore her hair in rage, shedding tears and scratching her own face.”
#274
چو پیش پدر شد سیاووش پاک
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نه دود و نه آتش نه گرد و نه خاک
“When pure Siyavash came before his father, there was on him no smoke, nor fire, nor dust, nor soil.”
#275
فرود آمد از اسپ کاووس شاه
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پیاده سپهبد پیاده سپاه
“King Kavus dismounted from his horse; on foot stood the commander, and on foot stood the army.”
#276
سیاووش را تنگ در برگرفت
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ز کردار بد پوزش اندر گرفت
“He clasped Siyavash tightly in his embrace and begged forgiveness for his evil conduct.”
#277
سیاوش به پیش جهاندار پاک
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بیامد بمالید رخ را به خاک
“Siyavash came before the pure Ruler of the World and rubbed his cheek upon the earth in praise.”
#278
که از تف آن کوه آتش برست
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همه کامهٔ دشمنان گشت پست
“Thanking Him that he escaped the heat of that mountain of fire, and all the desires of his foes were humbled.”
#279
بدو گفت شاه ای دلیر جوان
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که پاکیزه تخمی و روشن روان
“The king said to him, "O brave youth, who art of pure lineage and luminous spirit!”
#280
چنانی که از مادر پارسا
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بزاید شود در جهان پادشا
“"Thou art such a one as is born of a chaste mother to become a monarch in the world."”
#281
به ایوان خرامید و بنشست شاد
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کلاه کیانی به سر برنهاد
“He entered the palace and sat down in joy, placing the Kayanian crown upon his head.”
#282
می آورد و رامشگران را بخواند
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همه کامها با سیاوش براند
“Wine was brought, minstrels were summoned, and he granted every desire to Siyavash.”
#283
سه روز اندر آن سور می در کشید
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نبد بر در گنج بند و کلید
“For three days in that feast he drank wine, while the treasure doors were left unlocked and open.”
#284
چهارم به تخت کیی برنشست
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یکی گُرزهٔ گاو پیکر به دست
“On the fourth day he ascended the Kayanian throne, holding an ox-headed mace in his hand.”
#285
برآشفت و سودابه را پیش خواند
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گذشت سخنها برو بر براند
“Enraged, he summoned Sudabeh before him and recounted to her all that had passed.”
#286
که بی‌شرمی و بد بسی کرده‌ای
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فراوان دل من بیازرده‌ای
“You have committed many shameless and evil deeds, and have deeply wounded my heart.”
#287
یکی بد نمودی به فرجام کار
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که بر جان فرزند من زینهار
“At the final outcome, you committed such a villainy, showing no mercy even towards my own son's life.”
#288
بخوردی و در آتش انداختی
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برین گونه بر جادویی ساختی
“You swore false oaths, cast him into the fire, and wove such sorcery against him.”
#289
نیاید ترا پوزش اکنون به کار
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بپرداز جای و برآرای کار
“No apology shall serve you now; vacate your place and prepare yourself for punishment.”
#290
نشاید که باشی تو اندر زمین
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جز آویختن نیست پاداش این
“It is unfit that you remain upon this earth; hanging alone is the fitting reward for this.”
#291
بدو گفت سودابه کای شهریار
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تو آتش بدین تارک من ببار
“Sudabeh said to him: 'O King! Rain down fire upon my head if you so desire!'”
#292
مرا گر همی سر بباید برید
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مکافات این بد که بر من رسید
“'Even if my head must be severed as retribution for the calamity that befell me,'”
#293
بفرمای و من دل نهادم برین
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نبود آتش تیز با او به کین
“'Command it, for I have set my heart upon it! Yet the fierce fire did not burn him out of hatred for me.'”
#294
سیاوش سخن راست گوید همی
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دل شاه از غم بشوید همی
“'Siyavash speaks true words indeed, and washes the King's heart clean of grief.'”
#295
همه جادوی زال کرد اندرین
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نخواهم که داری دل از من بکین
“'All of this was the sorcery of Zal! I desire not that your heart hold a grudge against me.'”
#296
بدو گفت نیرنگ داری هنوز
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نگردد همی پشت شوخیت کوز
“He replied to her: 'You still harbor deceit, and the spine of your impudence bends not!'”
#297
به ایرانیان گفت شاه جهان
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کزین بد که این ساخت اندر نهان
“The King of the world said to the Iranians: 'Regarding this evil she wrought in secret,'”
#298
چه سازم چه باشد مکافات این
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همه شاه را خواندند آفرین
“'What shall I do, and what is its fitting punishment?' They all showered praise upon the King,”
#299
که پاداش این آنکه بیجان شود
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ز بد کردن خویش پیچان شود
“Saying: 'The retribution for this is that she lose her life and suffer in agony for her evil deeds!'”
#300
به دژخیم فرمود کاین را به کوی
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ز دار اندر آویز و برتاب روی
“He ordered the executioner: 'Hang her upon the gallows in the public square, and turn your face away!'”
#301
چو سودابه را روی برگاشتند
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شبستان همه بانگ برداشتند
“When they led Sudabeh away, a tumult of cries arose throughout the royal harem.”
#302
دل شاه کاووس پردرد شد
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نهان داشت رنگ رخش زرد شد
“King Kavus's heart turned bitter with pain; though he concealed it, his countenance turned pale.”
#303
سیاوش چنین گفت با شهریار
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که دل را بدین کار رنجه مدار
“Siyavash spoke thus to the Sovereign: 'Torment not your heart over this matter;'”
#304
به من بخش سودابه را زین گناه
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پذیرد مگر پند و آید به راه
“'Pardon Sudabeh's sin for my sake; perhaps she will accept counsel and mend her ways.'”
#305
همی گفت با دل که بر دست شاه
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گر ایدون که سودابه گردد تباه
“He reflected in his heart: 'If Sudabeh should perish at the King's own hands,'”
#306
به فرجام کار او پشیمان شود
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ز من بیند او غم چو پیچان شود
“'In the end, the King will regret it, and in his torment, he will view me with bitterness.'”
#307
بهانه همی جست زان کار شاه
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بدان تا ببخشد گذشته گناه
“Thus he sought a pretext regarding the King's intent, so that he might forgive her past transgressions.”
#308
سیاووش را گفت بخشیدمش
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ازان پس که خون ریختن دیدمش
“The King said to Siyavash: 'I have pardoned her for your sake, after seeing her readiness for bloodshed.'”
#309
سیاوش ببوسید تخت پدر
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وزان تخت برخاست و آمد بدر
“Siyavash kissed his father's throne, rose from that royal seat, and went forth.”
#310
شبستان همه پیش سودابه باز
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دویدند و بردند او را نماز
“The women of the harem all ran once more before Sudabeh, bowing down in homage to her.”
#311
برین گونه بگذشت یک روزگار
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برو گرمتر شد دل شهریار
“In this manner a period of time elapsed, and the Sovereign's heart grew even warmer toward her.”
#312
چنان شد دلش باز از مهر اوی
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که دیده نه برداشت از چهر اوی
“His heart was so captivated anew by love for her that he could not tear his eyes away from her face.”
#313
دگر باره با شهریار جهان
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همی جادوی ساخت اندر نهان
“Once again, she secretly wove sorcery and craft upon the monarch of the world,”
#314
بدان تا شود با سیاووش بد
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بدانسان که از گوهر او سزد
“So that he might turn malevolent toward Siyavash, in a manner suited to her vile nature.”
#315
ز گفتار او شاه شد در گمان
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نکرد ایچ بر کس پدید از مهان
“Through her words, the King fell into suspicion, yet revealed nothing to any of his nobles.”
#316
بجایی که کاری چنین اوفتاد
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خرد باید و دانش و دین و داد
“Where such a dire predicament occurs, wisdom, knowledge, faith, and justice are required.”
#317
چنان چون بود مردم ترسکار
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برآید به کام دل مرد کار
“Only when one acts with God-fearing caution will the man of action attain his heart's desire.”
#318
بجایی که زهر آگند روزگار
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ازو نوش خیره مکن خواستار
“Where Time has poured forth poison, do not vainly demand sweet nectar from it.”
#319
تو با آفرینش بسنده نه‌ای
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مشو تیز گر پرورنده نه‌ای
“You are no match for Creation itself; grow not fierce if you are not its Sustainer.”
#320
چنین‌ست کردار گردان سپهر
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نخواهد گشادن همی بر تو چهر
“Such is the way of the revolving sphere; it shall never unveil a friendly face unto you.”
#321
برین داستان زد یکی رهنمون
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که مهری فزون نیست از مهر خون
“A wise guide once struck a key upon this truth: no love excels the deep affection of blood.”
#322
چو فرزند شایسته آمد پدید
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ز مهر زنان دل بباید برید
“When a worthy child comes forth into the light, one ought to sever one's heart from the allure of women.”