#1
دلیری کجا نام او اشکبوس
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همی بر خروشید بر سانِ کوس
“There came a brave champion named Ashkabus, who roared loud across the field like a war-drum.”
#2
بیامد که جوید ز ایران نبرد
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سرِ هم‌نبرد اندر آرد به گَرد
“He stepped forth seeking combat with Iran, eager to bring his opponent's head down into the dust.”
#3
بشد تیز رُهّام با خُود و گبر
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همی گَرد رزم اندر آمد به ابر
“Roham advanced swiftly, clad in helmet and coat of mail, as the dust of battle rose to the clouds.”
#4
برآویخت رُهّام با اشکبوس
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برآمد ز هر دو سپه بوق و کوس
“Roham clashed violently with Ashkabus, while war-horns and drums resounded from both armies.”
#5
بر آن نامور تیرباران گرفت
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کمانش کمینِ سواران گرفت
“Ashkabus rained arrows upon the renowned Iranian hero, his bow laying wait for mounted warriors.”
#6
جهان‌جویْ در زیر پولاد بود
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به خِفتانْشْ بر تیر، چون باد بود
“The seeker of battle was encased in steel armor, against which arrows glanced off like the wind.”
#7
نبد کارگر تیر بر گبر اوی
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از آن تیزتر شد دل جنگجوی
“Roham's arrows could not penetrate his coat of mail, making the Kashani warrior's heart burn even fiercer.”
#8
به گرز گران دست برد اشکبوس
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زمین آهنین شد، سپهر آبنوس
“Ashkabus reached for his heavy mace; the earth turned to iron beneath their force and the sky dark as ebony.”
#9
برآهیخت رُهّام، گرز گران
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غمی شد ز پیکار دست سران
“Roham drew his own heavy mace, but the arms of the chieftains grew weary from the grueling clash.”
#10
چو رُهّام گشت از کُشانی ستوه
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بپیچید زو روی و شد سوی کوه
“When Roham grew exhausted by the Kashani warrior, he turned away from him and retreated toward the mountain.”
#11
ز قلب سپاه اندر آشفت طوس
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بزد اسپ کاید برِ اشکبوس
“From the center of the host, Tus grew enraged and spurred his horse to charge toward Ashkabus.”
#12
تهمتن برآشفت و با طوس گفت
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که رُهّام را جامِ باده‌ست جفت
“The Mighty Rostam grew irritated and said to Tus, 'Roham's true companion is the goblet of wine!'”
#13
به می در همی تیغ‌بازی کند
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میان یَلان سرفرازی کند
“'Over wine he brandishes his sword and boasts proudly among heroes!'”
#14
چرا شد کنون رویْ چون سَندَروس؟
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سواری بود کمتر از اشکبوس؟
“'Why has his face turned yellow as sandarac? Is he lesser than a single rider like Ashkabus?'”
#15
تو قلب سپه را به‌آیین بدار
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من اکنون پیاده کنم کارزار
“'Keep the center of the army in order; I shall go forth on foot to do battle!'”
#16
کمانِ به زِه را به بازو فگند
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به بندِ کمر بر بزد تیرْ چند
“He slung his strung bow across his arm and tucked several arrows into his waistband.”
#17
خروشید کای مرد رزم آزمای
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هم آوردت آمد مشو بازْ جای
“He shouted, 'O battle-tested warrior! Your opponent has arrived—do not turn back!'”
#18
کُشانی بخندید و خیره بماند
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عنان را گران کرد و او را بخواند
“The Kashani warrior laughed in astonishment, pulled his reins tight, and called out to him.”
#19
بدو گفت خندان که نام تو چیست؟
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تن بی‌سرت را که خواهد گریست؟
“He asked mockingly, 'What is your name? Who shall weep over your headless body?'”
#20
تهمتن چنین داد پاسخ که نام
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چه پرسی؟ کزین پس نبینی تو کام
“Rostam replied, 'Why ask my name? For from this moment onward, you shall taste no joy.'”
#21
مرا مادرم نامْ مرگ تو کرد
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زمانه مرا پتکِ ترگِ تو کرد
“'My mother named me your death! Fate has made me the hammer that shatters your helmet!'”
#22
کُشانی بدو گفت بی‌بارگی
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به کشتن دهی سر به یک‌بارگی
“Ashkabus said to him, 'Without a mount, you surrender your head to death at once!'”
#23
تهمتن چنین داد پاسخ بدوی
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که ای بیهده مردِ پرخاشجوی
“Rostam answered him, 'O vain, quarrelsome man!'”
#24
پیاده ندیدی که جنگ آورد؟
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سر سرکشان زیر سنگ آورد؟
“'Have you never seen a man fight on foot and bring the heads of haughty leaders under stone?'”
#25
به شهر تو شیر و نهنگ و پلنگ
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سوار اندر آیند هر سه به جنگ؟
“'In your land, do lions, dragons, and leopards charge into battle riding on mounts?'”
#26
هم اکنون ترا ای نَبَرده سوار
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پیاده بیاموزمت کارزار
“'Right now, O valiant rider, I shall teach you how a footman fights!'”
#27
پیاده مرا زان فرستاد طوس
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که تا اسپ بستانم از اشکبوس
“'Tus sent me on foot so that I might seize the horse from Ashkabus,'”
#28
کُشانی پیاده شود همچو من
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ز دو روی خندان شوند انجمن
“'So that the Kashani champion becomes a footman like me, and both armies laugh at the sight!'”
#29
پیاده به از چون تو پانصد سوار
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بدین روز و این گردش کارزار
“'A single man on foot like me is better than five hundred riders like you on such a day!'”
#30
کُشانی بدو گفت با تو سَلیح
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نبینم همی جز فُسوس و مَزیح
“Ashkabus said to him, 'I see no weapon upon you but mockery and jests!'”
#31
بدو گفت رستم که تیر و کمان
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ببین تا هم اکنون سرآری زمان
“Rostam said to him, 'Behold this bow and arrow, and watch as your time comes to an end!'”
#32
چو نازش به اسپ گرانمایه دید
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کمان را به زه کرد و اندر کشید
“Seeing how Ashkabus boasted of his precious mount, Rostam strung his bow and drew it back.”
#33
یکی تیر زد بَر بَرِ اسپ اوی
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که اسپ اندر آمد ز بالا به روی
“He shot an arrow straight into the chest of the steed, tumbling the horse headfirst to the ground.”
#34
بخندید رستم به آواز گفت
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که بنشین به پیش گرانمایه جفت
“Rostam laughed and declared aloud, 'Sit beside your noble companion now!'”
#35
سزد گر بداری سرش در کنار
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زمانی برآسایی از کارزار
“''Tis fitting that you hold its head in your lap and rest a while from battle!'”
#36
کمان را به زه کرد زود اشکبوس
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تنی لرز لرزان و رخ سَندَروس
“Ashkabus hastily strung his bow, his body trembling and his face pale as sandarac.”
#37
به رستم بر آنگه ببارید تیر
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تهمتن بدو گفت برخیره خیر
“He rained arrows upon Rostam, but Rostam called out to him, 'In vain, in vain!'”
#38
همی رنجه داری تن خویش را
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دو بازوی و جان بداندیش را
“'You exhaust your own body, your arms, and your malevolent soul!'”
#39
تهمتن به بند کمر برد چنگ
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گزین کرد یک چوبه تیرِ خَدنگ
“Rostam reached for his waistband and selected a single arrow of poplar wood.”
#40
یکی تیرِ الماس، پیکان چو آب
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نهاده بَر او چار پرّ عقاب
“A diamond-sharp arrow with a point gleaming like water, fletched with four eagle feathers.”
#41
کمان را بمالید رستم به چنگ
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به شست اندر آورد تیر خَدَنگ
“Rostam gripped his bow firmly in hand and fitted the poplar arrow into his thumb-ring notch.”
#42
برو راستْ خم کرد و چپ کرد راست
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خروش از خَم چرخِ چاچی بخاست
“He bent the bow curve to the right and straightened his left arm, as a roar echoed from the bow of Chach.”
#43
چو سوفارَش آمد به پهنای گوش
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ز شاخ گوزنان برآمد خروش
“As the nock of the arrow reached his ear, a cry echoed from the horn bow.”
#44
چو بوسید پیکانْ سرانگشتِ اوی
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گذر کرد بر مهرهٔ پشت اوی
“As the arrowhead kissed his fingertips, it pierced straight through the warrior's spine.”
#45
بزد بَر بَر و سینهٔ اشکبوس
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سپهر آن زمان دست او داد بوس
“He struck Ashkabus full in the chest, and the heavens kissed Rostam's hand in that moment.”
#46
قضا گفت گیر و قَدَر گفت ده
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فلک گفت احسنت و مَه گفت زِه
“Fate cried, "Seize!" and Destiny urged, "Strike!" / The heavens cheered, "Bravo!" and the Moon sang, "Well done!"”
#47
کُشانی هم اندر زمان جان بداد
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چنان شد که گفتی ز مادر نزاد
“The Kashani knight yielded his life that very moment, / As though he had never been born from a mother.”
#48
نظاره بر ایشان دو رویه سپاه
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که دارند پیکارِ گُردان نگاه
“The two opposing armies watched them closely, / Observing the fierce combat of the heroes.”
#49
نگه کرد کاموس و خاقان چین
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بر آن بُرز و بالا و آن زور و کین
“Kamus and the Khaqan of Chin gazed in awe / At his immense stature, strength, and deadly vengefulness.”
#50
چو برگشت رستم هم اندر زمان
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سواری فرستاد خاقان، دَمان
“As Rostam turned back at once, / The Khaqan hastily dispatched a horseman.”
#51
کزان ناموَر تیر بیرون کشید
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همه تیر تا پَر، پُر از خون کشید
“To pull the arrow out from that renowned champion; / He drew out the shaft, soaked in blood up to its feathers.”
#52
همه لشکر آن تیر برداشتند
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سراسر همه نیزه پنداشتند
“The whole army raised that arrow to behold it; / One and all mistook it for a heavy spear.”
#53
چو خاقان بدان پَرّ و پیکانِ تیر
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نگه کرد بُرنا دلش گشت پیر
“When the Khaqan examined the feathers and the point of that arrow, / His youthful heart turned ancient with dread.”
#54
به پیران چنین گفت کین مرد کیست؟
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ز گُردان ایران ورا نام چیست؟
“He spoke to Piran, saying, "Who is this man? / Among the heroes of Iran, what is his name?"”
#55
تو گفتی که لختی فرومایه‌اند
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ز گردنکشان، کمترین پایه‌اند
“"You claimed that they were a lowly group, / The lowest of all proud conquerors!"”
#56
کنون نیزه با تیر ایشان یکیست
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دل شیر در جنگشان اندکیست
“"Now behold, their arrow is as formidable as a spear, / And even the heart of a lion would fail before their attack!"”
#57
همی خوار کردی سراسر سُخُن
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جز آن بُد که گفتی ز سر تا به بُن
“"You constantly belittled everything in your talk, / Yet reality is completely contrary to all you said from start to finish!"”
#58
بدو گفت پیران کز ایران سپاه
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ندانم کسی را بدین پایگاه
“Piran replied to him, "Among the Iranian host, / I know no one of such high stature and command."”
#59
کجا تیر او بگذرد بر درخت
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ندانم چه دارد به دلْ شوربخت
“"Whose arrow pierces clean through a tree— / I know not what ill fate he harbors in his heart."”
#60
از ایرانیان گیو و طوس‌اند مَرد
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که با فَرّ و بُرزند روز نبرد
“"Among the Iranians, Gev and Tus are renowned warriors, / Possessing divine glory and majesty on the day of battle."”
#61
برادرْم هومان بسی پیش طوس
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جهان کرد بر گونهٔ آبنوس
“"My brother Human often before Tus / Has turned the world as dark as ebony."”
#62
به ایران ندانم که این مرد کیست
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بدین لشکر او را هم‌آورد کیست
“"I know not who this man is in Iran, / Nor who in our host could ever be his match!"”
#63
شوم بازپرسم ز پرده‌سرای
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بیارند ناکام نامش به جای
“"I shall go and inquire at the royal pavilion, / So they may unwillingly reveal his true name."”
#64
بیامد پر اندیشه و رویْ زرد
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بپرسید زان نامدارانِ مرد
“He came back full of anxiety and with pale face, / Inquiring of those renowned warriors.”
#65
به پیران چنین گفت هومانِ گُرد
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که دشمن ندارد خردمند خُرد
“Human the hero spoke thus to Piran: / "A wise man never underestimates his enemy."”
#66
بزرگان ایران گشاده‌دلند
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تو گویی که آهن همی بگسلند
“"The noble lords of Iran are valiant and stout-hearted; / You would say they tear iron apart with ease!"”
#67
کنون تا بیامد از ایران سپاه
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همی برخروشند زان رزمگاه
“"Now that the army has arrived from Iran, / They roar aloud across that battleground."”
#68
بدو گفت پیران که هر چند یار
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بیاید برِ طوس از ایران سوار
“Piran said to him: "However many horsemen / Come from Iran to reinforce Tus,"”
#69
چو رستم نباشد مرا باک نیست
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ز گرگین و بیژن دلم چاک نیست
“"So long as Rostam is absent, I have no fear; / My heart is not torn with dread over Gurgin or Bizhan!"”
#70
سپه را دو رزم گرانست پیش
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بجویند هر کس بدین نامِ خویش
“"The army faces two heavy battles ahead; / Let each warrior seek his renown in these."”
#71
وزان جایگه پیش کاموس رفت
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به نزدیک منشور و فَرطوس تفت
“From that spot he hastened before Kamus, / Hurrying near Mansur and Fartus.”
#72
چنین گفت کامروز رزمی بزرگ
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برفت و پدید آمد از میشْ گرگ
“He said: "Today a mighty battle took place; / The wolf revealed itself from within the sheep!"”
#73
ببینید تا چارهٔ کار چیست
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بران خستگی‌ها بر آزار چیست
“"Consider now what the remedy for this affair must be, / And how to treat these wounds and injuries."”
#74
چنین گفت کاموس کامروز جنگ
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چنان بُد که نام اندر آمد به ننگ
“Kamus said: "Today's battle was such / That our glory turned into shame."”
#75
به رزم اندرون کشته شد اشکبوس
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وزو شادمان شد دل گیو و طوس
“"Ashkabus was slain in the midst of combat, / And the hearts of Gev and Tus rejoiced over his fall."”
#76
دلم زان پیاده به دو نیم شد
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کزو لشکر ما پر از بیم شد
“"My heart was split in two because of that foot-warrior, / For through him our entire army was filled with terror!"”
#77
به بالای او بر زمین، مرد نیست
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بدین لشکر او را هم‌آورد نیست
“"There is no man on earth of his tall stature; / In all this host there is no match for him!"”
#78
کمانش تو دیدی و تیر ایدرست
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به زور او ز پیلِ ژیان برترست
“"You saw his bow, and here lies his arrow— / In raw power he excels even a furious elephant!"”
#79
همانا که آن سَگزیِ جنگجوی
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که چندین همی برشمردی ازوی
“"Surely that warrior from Sagestan, / Of whom you used to speak so much,"”
#80
پیاده بدین رزمگاه آمدست
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به یاری ایران سپاه آمدست
“"Has come on foot to this battlefield / To bring aid to the army of Iran!"”
#81
بدو گفت پیران که او دیگرست
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سواری سرافراز و کُنداورست
“Piran said to him: 'He is quite another kind of man—a exalted rider and a mighty, battle-hardened hero.'”
#82
بترسید پس مردِ بیدار دل
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کجا بسته بود اندران کار دل
“Then that prudent-hearted warrior, who had set his heart upon this war, felt a shadow of fear.”
#83
ز پیران بپرسید کان شیر مرد
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چگونه خرامد به دشت نبرد؟
“He asked Piran: 'How does that lion-like hero march onto the field of battle?'”
#84
ز بازو و بُرزش چه داری نشان؟
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چه گوید به آورد با سرکشان؟
“'What sign have you of his physical power and height? What says he when engaging exalted chieftains?'”
#85
چگونست مردیّ و دیدار اوی؟
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چگونه شوم من به پیکار اوی؟
“'What are his valor and appearance like? How should I go forth to fight against him?'”
#86
گر ایدونک اویست کامد ز راه
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مرا رفت باید به آوردگاه
“'If indeed it is he who has arrived from afar, then I myself must step into the battlefield.'”
#87
بدو گفت پیران که این خود مباد
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که او آید ایدر کند رزم یاد
“Piran answered him: 'May it never happen that he comes here and calls for battle!'”
#88
یکی مرد بینی چو سرو سهی
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به دیدار با زیب و با فَرّهی
“'You shall see a warrior tall as a straight cypress, grand in appearance, full of splendor and divine glory.'”
#89
بسا رزمگاها که افراسیاب
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ازو گشت پیچان و دیده پرآب
“'On many a battlefield, Afrasiab turned back in dismay because of him, his eyes filled with tears.'”
#90
یکی رزمسازست و خسروپرست
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نخست او بَرَد سوی شمشیر دست
“'He is a master of war and devoted to the King; he is ever the first to draw his sword.'”
#91
به کینِ سیاوش کند کارزار
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کجا او بپروردش اندر کنار
“'He fights to avenge Siyavash, whom he once nurtured in his own bosom.'”
#92
ز مردان کنند آزمایش بسی
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سلیح ورا برنتابد کسی
“'Warriors have tested him greatly; no man can withstand or endure the weight of his weapons.'”
#93
نه برگیرد از جایْ گرزش نهنگ
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اگر بفگند بر زمین روزِ جنگ
“'Even a giant crocodile could not lift his mace from the earth, were he to drop it on the day of battle.'”
#94
زهی بَر کمانش بَر از چرم شیر
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یکی تیر و پیکان او دَه سِتیر
“'The string of his bow is crafted from lion's hide, and a single arrowhead of his weighs ten setirs.'”
#95
به رزم اندر آید بپوشد زره
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یکی جوشن از بَر ببندد گره
“'When he enters the fight, he puts on chain-mail, and fastens a tight coat of mail over it.'”
#96
یکی جامه دارد ز چرم پلنگ
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بپوشد بَر و اندر آید به جنگ
“'He possesses a garment made of leopard skin; he wears it over his chest when riding into war.'”
#97
همی نامْ بَبرِ بَیان خوانَدَش
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ز خِفتان و جوشن فزون دانَدَش
“'He calls it the Babr-e Bayan, valuing it far above any armor or steel cuirass.'”
#98
نه سوزد در آتش، نه از آب تر
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شود چون بپوشد برآیدْش پَر
“'It burns not in fire, nor grows wet in water; when he dons it, he gains the speed of wings.'”
#99
یکی رخش دارد به زیر اندرون
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تو گفتی روان شد کُهِ بیستون
“'He rides a steed named Rakhsh beneath him; you would say Mount Bisotun itself has moved!'”
#100
همی آتش افروزد از خاک و سنگ
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نیارامد از بانگ، هنگام جنگ
“'Fire sparks from dust and stone beneath its hooves; it never rests from its roars during battle.'”
#101
ابا این شگفتی به روز نبرد
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سزد گر نداری تو او را به مرد
“'Yet with all these wonders on the day of fight, it behoves you not to count him a mere ordinary man.'”
#102
چو بشْنید کاموسِ بسیارهوش
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به پیران سپرد آن زمان چشم و گوش
“When Kamous the sharp-witted heard this, he turned all his sight and hearing toward Piran.”
#103
همانا خوش آمدْش گفتار اوی
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برافروخت زان کار بازار اوی
“Truly, Piran's words pleased him well, and his zeal for combat burned brighter than before.”
#104
به پیران چنین گفت کای پهلوان
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تو بیدار دل باش و روشن‌روان
“He spoke to Piran thus: 'O champion! Keep your heart vigilant and your spirit bright!'”
#105
ببین تا چه خواهی ز سوگندِ سخت
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که خوردند شاهانِ بیداربخت
“'Consider what solemn oath you wish of me, such as fortunate kings are accustomed to take.'”
#106
خورم من فزون زان کنون پیش تو
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که روشن شود زان دل و کیش تو
“'I shall swear even more than that before you now, so that your heart and mind may be comforted and enlightened.'”
#107
که زین را نه بردارم از پشت بور
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به نیروی یزدانِ کیوان و هُور
“'That I shall not remove the saddle from my bay steed's back, by the power of the Lord of Saturn and the Sun!'”
#108
مگر بخت و رای تو روشن کنم
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بر ایشان جهان، چشمِ سوزن کنم
“'Until I brighten your fortune and counsel, and narrow the world for them like the eye of a needle!'”
#109
بسی آفرین خواند پیران بدوی
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که ای شاهِ بینادل و راست‌گوی
“Piran showered him with abundant praise, saying: 'O wise-hearted and truthful king!'”
#110
بدین شاخ و این یال و بازوی و کِفت
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هنرمند باشی ندارم شگفت
“'With such strength of neck, arm, and shoulder, it is no marvel that you excel in heroic skills.'”
#111
به کام تو گردد همه کار ما
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نماندست بسیار پیکار ما
“'All our affairs shall prosper according to your desire; not much remains of our struggle.'”
#112
وزان جایگه گِردِ لشکر بگشت
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به هر خیمه و پرده‌ای برگذشت
“And from that place, Piran went around the entire army, visiting every tent and pavilion.”
#113
بگفت این سخن پیشِ خاقان چین
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همی گفت با هر کسی همچنین
“He related these matters before the Khaqan of Chin, and spoke similarly to every leader.”
#114
ز خورشید، چون شد جهانْ لعل‌فام
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شب تیره بر چرخ بگذاشت گام
“When the sun painted the world ruby-red, dark night set its foot upon the spinning wheel of heaven.”
#115
دلیران لشکر شدند انجمن
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که بودند دانا و شمشیرزن
“The brave warriors of the host gathered together—those who were wise and skilled with the sword.”
#116
به خرگاه خاقان چین آمدند
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همه دل پر از رزم و کین آمدند
“They arrived at the royal pavilion of the Khagan of Chin, their hearts brimming with combat and vengeance.”
#117
چو کاموسِ اسپ‌افگنِ شیرمرد
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چو منشور و فِرطوسِ مردِ نبرد
“Chieftains like Kamus the horse-feller, brave as a lion, along with Mansur and Fartus, men of battle.”
#118
شَمیرانُ شُگنی و شَنگُل ز هند
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ز سَقلاب چون کُندر و شاهِ سِند
“Shamiran, Shughni, and Shangal from Hind; Kundar from the Slav lands, and the monarch of Sind.”
#119
همی رای زد رزم را هر کسی
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از ایران سخن گفت هر کس بسی
“Each counselor deliberated upon the coming war, and each spoke at length concerning Iran.”
#120
از آن پس بر آن رایشان شد درست
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که یک‌سر به خون، دست بایست شست
“Thereupon their resolve was firmly set: that they must wash their hands in blood unto the end.”
#121
برفتند هر کس به آرامِ خویش
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بخفتند در خیمه با کام خویش
“Each departed to his own place of rest and slept within his tent according to his heart's desire.”
#122
چو باریک و خَمّیده شد پشت ماه
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ز تاریک‌زلفِ شبانِ سیاه
“When the crescent moon grew thin and bowed beneath the dark tresses of the pitch-black night,”
#123
به نزدیک خورشید چون شد درست
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برآمد پر از آب رخ را بشست
“And as dawn approached perfection near the sun, the day arose and washed its face with luminous dew.”
#124
سپاه دو کشور برآمد به جوش
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به چرخ بلند اندر آمد خروش
“The armies of both realms began to seethe, and a mighty clamor echoed into the high heavens.”
#125
چنین گفت خاقان که امروز جنگ
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نباید که چون دی بود با درنگ
“Thus spoke the Khagan: 'Today’s battle must not be dragged out in delay as it was yesterday.'”
#126
گمان برد باید که پیران نبود
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نه بی او نشاید نبرد آزمود
“'We must act as though Piran were never here; it is unseemly that we cannot test our strength without him.'”
#127
همه همگنان رزمساز آمدیم
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به یاری ز راه دراز آمدیم
“'We have all arrived arrayed for war, coming from a distant journey to offer our assistance.'”
#128
گر امروز چون دی درنگ آوریم
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همه نام را زیر ننگ آوریم
“'If today we hesitate as we did yesterday, we shall plunge all our glory beneath the weight of shame.'”
#129
و دیگر که فردا ز افراسیاب
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سپاس اندر آرام جوییم و خواب
“'Moreover, tomorrow we may seek gratitude, rest, and sweet slumber from King Afrasiab.'”
#130
یکی رزم باید همه هم‌گروه
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شدن پیش لشکر به کردارِ کوه
“'We must fight as one united host, advancing before the army like an unyielding mountain.'”
#131
ز من هدیه و بردهٔ زابلی
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بیابید با شارهٔ کابلی
“'From me you shall receive rich gifts, captives of Zabul, and fine embroidered silks of Kabul!'”
#132
ز ده کشور ایدر سرافراز هست
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به خواب و به خوردن نباید نِشَست
“'Exalted lords from ten realms are present here; we must not sit idle in slumber and feasting!'”
#133
بزرگان ز هر جای برخاستند
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به خاقان چین خواهش آراستند
“The noble warlords arose from every quarter and voiced their submission and eagerness to the Khagan of Chin.”
#134
که بر لشکر امروز فرمان تراست
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همه کشور چین و توران تراست
“Saying: 'Today the command of the army is yours; all the lands of Chin and Turan belong to you!'”
#135
یک امروز بنگر بدین رزمگاه
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که شمشیر بارد ز ابر سیاه
“'Look upon this battlefield this very day, where swords shall rain down like dark stormclouds!'”
#136
وزین روی رستم به ایرانیان
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چنین گفت کاکنون سرآمد زمان
“Meanwhile, on the other side, Rostam addressed the Iranians: 'The decisive hour has now arrived!'”
#137
اگر کشته شد زین سپاه اندکی
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نشد بیش و کم از دو سیصد یکی
“'Though a few of our host have fallen, it is no more than one out of six hundred.'”
#138
چنین یکسره دل مدارید تنگ
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نخواهم تن زنده بی‌نام و ننگ
“'Do not lose heart altogether; I desire no living body that lacks renown and honor!'”
#139
همه لشکر تُرک از اشکبوس
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برفتند رخساره چون سَندَروس
“'Because of Ashkabus's fall, the whole Turanian force has turned as pale as yellow resin!'”
#140
کنون یکسره دل پر از کین کنید
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بروهای جنگی پر از چین کنید
“'Now fill your hearts with vengeance, and furrow your warlike brows in grim determination!'”
#141
که من رخش را بستم امروز نعل
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به خون کرد خواهم سرِ تیغ، لعل
“'For I have newly shod Rakhsh today, and I shall stain the point of my sword ruby red with blood!'”
#142
بسازید کامروز روز نوست
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زمین سر به سر، گنج کیخسروست
“'Prepare yourselves, for today is a new dawn! The earth from end to end is the treasure of Kay Khosrow!'”
#143
میان را ببندید کز کارزار
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همه تاج یابید با گوشوار
“'Gird your loins, for out of this battle you shall all gain crowns and jeweled earrings!'”
#144
بزرگان برو خواندند آفرین
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که از تو فروزد کلاه و نگین
“The nobles called down blessings upon him, saying: 'Through you alone do the royal helm and signet ring shine!'”