#1
وزآن جایگه روی برگاشتند
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به شب دشت پیکار بگذاشتند
“From that battlefield they turned away, leaving behind the plain of combat as night fell.”
#2
به لشکرگه خویش بازآمدند
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بر پهلوانان فراز آمدند
“They returned to their army's camp and came before their chief commanders.”
#3
همه شب به خواب اندر آسیب شیب
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ز پیکارشان دل شده ناشکیب
“All night in their sleep they felt the distress of battle, their hearts restless from the turmoil.”
#4
سپیده چو از کوه سر بردمید
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شد آن دامن تیره شب ناپدید
“When dawn reared its head above the mountain, the dark skirt of night vanished.”
#5
بپوشید هومان سلیح نبرد
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سخن پیش پیران همه یاد کرد
“Houman put on his weapons of war and recounted all his thoughts before Piran,”
#6
که من بیژن گیو را خواستم
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همه شب همی جنگش آراستم
“Saying: 'I have challenged Bizhan, son of Gev, and all night long I have prepared for battle against him.'”
#7
یکی ترجمان را ز لشکر بخواند
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به گلگون بادآورش برنشاند
“He called an interpreter from the army and seated him upon his swift steed Golgun,”
#8
که رو پیش بیژن بگویش که زود
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بیایی دمان گر من آیم چو دود
“Saying: 'Go to Bizhan and tell him to come swiftly, even as I ride out like smoke.'”
#9
فرستاده برگشت و با او بگفت
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که با جان پاکت خرد باد جفت
“The messenger turned and said to him: 'May wisdom be paired with your pure soul!'”
#10
سپهدار هومان بیامد چو گرد
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بدان تا ز بیژن بجوید نبرد
“The commander Houman rode out like dust, seeking battle with Bizhan.”
#11
چو بشنید بیژن بیامد دمان
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بسیچیده جنگ با ترجمان
“When Bizhan heard the call, he came impetuously, fully equipped for battle alongside his interpreter.”
#12
به پشت شباهنگ بر بسته تنگ
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چو جنگی پلنگی گرازان به جنگ
“Firmly seated upon the back of Shabahang, moving toward combat like a fierce leopard.”
#13
زره با گره بر بر پهلوی
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درفشان سر از مغفر خسروی
“Clad in knotted armor upon his sides, his head gleaming beneath a royal helmet.”
#14
به هومان چنین گفت کای بادسار
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ببردی ز من دوش سر یاددار
“He spoke thus to Houman: 'O arrogant one! Last night you took away my rest, remember well!'”
#15
امیدستم امروز کین تیغ من
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سرت را ز بن بگسلاند ز تن
“'I hope today that this sword of mine shall sever your head cleanly from your body,'”
#16
که از خاک خیزد ز خون تو گل
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یکی داستان اندر آری به دل
“'So that red roses sprout from dust watered by your blood, bringing a memorable tale to heart.'”
#17
که با آهوان گفت غرم ژیان
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که گر دشت گردد همه پرنیان
“'As the fierce mountain ram once said to the gazelles: Even if the plain becomes woven with silk,'”
#18
ز دامی که پای من آزاد گشت
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نپویم بر آن سوی آباد دشت
“'I will not walk back toward that pleasant field from a snare whence my feet have broken free.'”
#19
چنین داد پاسخ که امروز گیو
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بماند جگر خسته بر پور نیو
“Houman answered: 'Today Gev shall remain heart-stricken over his brave son!'”
#20
به چنگ منی در به سان تذرو
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که بازش برد بر سر شاخ سرو
“'You are in my grasp like a pheasant that a hawk carries off to the highest branch of a cypress,'”
#21
خروشان و خون از دو دیده چکان
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کشانش به چنگال و خونش مکان
“'Crying out, with blood dripping from both eyes, held fast in claws dripping with blood.'”
#22
بدو گفت بیژن که تا کی سخن
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کجا خواهی آهنگ آورد کن
“Bizhan said to him: 'How long will you speak words? Choose where you wish the battlefield to be!'”
#23
به کوه کنابد کنی کارزار
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اگر سوی زیبد برآرای کار
“'Whether at Mount Gonabad you choose to fight, or set the battle toward Ziebad,'”
#24
که فریادرسمان نباشد ز دور
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نه ایران گراید به یاری نه تور
“'So that no helper can aid us from afar, and neither Iran nor Turan may come to assist.'”
#25
برانگیختند اسب و برخاست گرد
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به زه بر نهاده کمان نبرد
“They spurred their horses and dust arose, stringing their battle bows.”
#26
دو خونی برافراخته سر به ماه
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چنان کینه‌ور گشته از کین شاه
“Two bloodthirsty warriors raising their heads high, filled with vengeful hatred for their king's sake.”
#27
ز کوه کنابد برون تاختند
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سران سوی هامون برافراختند
“They rode out from Mount Gonabad, turning their faces toward the open plain.”
#28
برفتند چندانک اندر زمی
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ندیدند جایی پی آدمی
“They traveled so far across the land that nowhere was a footprint of man to be seen.”
#29
نه بر آسمان کرگسان را گذر
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نه خاکش سپرده پی شیر نر
“No vultures flew in the sky above, nor had a fierce lion set foot upon that soil.”
#30
نه از لشکران یار و فریادرس
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به پیرامن اندر ندیدند کس
“No ally or helper from either army could be seen anywhere around.”
#31
نهادند پیمان که با ترجمان
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نباشند در چیرگی بدگمان
“They made a covenant with the interpreters not to suspect them of treachery in victory,”
#32
بدان تا بد و نیک با شهریار
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بگویند از این گردش روزگار
“So that they might recount both good and ill to their sovereign about this turn of fate,”
#33
که کردار چون بود و پیکار چون
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چه زاری رسید اندر این دشت خون
“Telling how the deeds were wrought and how the duel was fought, and what anguish befell upon this bloody field.”
#34
بگفتند و ز اسبان فرود آمدند
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به بند زره بر کمر برزدند
“Having spoken, they dismounted their horses and tightened their armor belts.”
#35
بر اسبان جنگی سواران جنگ
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یکی برکشیدند چون سنگ تنگ
“The war-accustomed horsemen mounted their chargers, girded tight like solid rock.”
#36
چو بر بادپایان ببستند زین
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پر از خشم گردان و دل پر ز کین
“When they strapped the saddles on their swift steeds, the champions were full of wrath and their hearts brimmed with hatred.”
#37
کمانها چو بایست برخاستند
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به میدان تنگ اندرون تاختند
“They raised their bows as needed and charged into the narrow arena.”
#38
چپ و راست گردان و پیچان عنان
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همان نیزه و آب داده سنان
“Wheeling left and right, twisting their reins, wielding lances with water-tempered steel tips.”
#39
زرهشان در آورد شد لخت لخت
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نگر تا کرا روز برگشت و بخت
“Their armor was torn to pieces in the clash; behold whose fortune was turned!”
#40
دهنشان همی از تبش مانده باز
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به آب و به آسایش آمد نیاز
“Their mouths hung open from the burning heat, in dire need of water and rest.”
#41
پس آسوده گشتند و دم برزدند
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بر آن آتش تیز نم برزدند
“Then they rested and caught their breath, pouring moisture upon that blazing fire.”
#42
سپر برگرفتند و شمشیر تیز
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برآمد خروشیدن رستخیز
“They took up shields and sharp swords, and a cry like Resurrection arose.”
#43
چو برق درفشان که از تیره میغ
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همی آتش افروخت از هر دو تیغ
“Like flashing lightning breaking from a dark cloud, fire sparked from both their blades.”
#44
ز آهن بدان آهن آبدار
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نیامد به زخم اندرون تابدار
“From iron crashing against tempered iron, no blade remained unbroken under the blows.”
#45
به کردار آتش پرندآوران
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فرو ریخت از دست کنداوران
“Like fire, sparks showered down from the swords wielded by the valiant champions.”
#46
نبد دسترسشان به خون ریختن
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نشد سیر دلشان ز آویختن
“They could not reach each other's blood to spill, yet their hearts grew not weary of the intense struggle.”
#47
عمود از پس تیغ برداشتند
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از اندازه پیکار بگذاشتند
“Putting aside their swords, they took up heavy maces, pushing the bounds of combat beyond all measure.”
#48
از آن پس بر آن بر نهادند کار
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که زور آزمایند در کارزار
“Thereafter, they resolved to test their raw strength against one another in the field of battle.”
#49
بدین گونه جستند ننگ و نبرد
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که از پشت زین اندر آرند مرد
“In such fashion they sought battle and renown: by trying to drag the enemy down from his saddle.”
#50
کمربند گیرد کرا زور بیش
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رباید ز اسب افگند خوار پیش
“Whosoever possessed the greater strength would grab his opponent's belt, tear him from his steed, and cast him down in disgrace.”
#51
ز نیروی گردان دوال رکیب
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گسست اندر آوردگاه از نهیب
“Under the violent force of the heroes, the stirrup leather snapped in the battlefield from the tremendous shock.”
#52
همیدون نگشتند ز اسبان جدا
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نبودند بر یکدگر پادشا
“Yet neither was thrown from his charger, nor could either gain mastery over his fierce rival.”
#53
پس از اسب هر دو فرود آمدند
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ز پیکار یکبار دم برزدند
“Then both dismounted from their steeds and paused a moment to catch their breath from combat.”
#54
گرفته به دست اسپشان ترجمان
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دو جنگی به کردار شیر دمان
“Their grooms held the reins of their horses, while the two warriors stood facing each other like raging lions.”
#55
بدان ماندگی باز برخاستند
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به کشتی گرفتن بیاراستند
“Despite their severe exhaustion, they rose once more and readied themselves for close-quarters wrestling.”
#56
ز شبگیر تا سایه گسترد شید
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دو خونی از این سان به بیم و امید
“From early morning until the sun cast long shadows, the two fierce foes struggled on between hope and fear.”
#57
همی رزم جستند یک با دگر
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یکی را ز کینه نه برگشت سر
“They continuously sought battle with one another, neither turning his head away from vengeance.”
#58
دهن خشک و غرقه شده تن در آب
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از آن رنج و تابیدن آفتاب
“Their mouths were parched and their bodies soaked in sweat from the extreme ordeal and the scorching sun.”
#59
وز آن پس به دستوری یکدگر
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برفتند پویان سوی آبخور
“Thereafter, by mutual consent, they walked together toward the stream to drink.”
#60
بخورد آب و برخاست بیژن به درد
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ز دادار نیکی دهش یاد کرد
“Bijan drank water, stood up in pain, and prayed to the Creator who bestows all goodness.”
#61
تن از درد لرزان چو از باد بید
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دل از جان شیرین شده ناامید
“His body trembled with pain like a willow branch in the wind, and his heart despairs of sweet life.”
#62
به یزدان چنین گفت کای کردگار
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تو دانی نهان من و آشکار
“He prayed to God, saying: 'O Almighty Creator! Thou knowest both my secrets and my open deeds.”
#63
اگر داد بینی همی جنگ ما
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بر این کینه جستن بر آهنگ ما
“If Thou deemest our battle just, and our intent for vengeance righteous...'”
#64
ز من مگسل امروز توش مرا
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نگه دار بیدار هوش مرا
“'Do not cut short my strength today, and preserve my consciousness clear and vigilant!'”
#65
جگر خسته هومان بیامد چو زاغ
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سیه گشت از درد رخ چون چراغ
“Houman, weary at heart, returned like a raven; his bright face turned dark with pain.”
#66
بدان خستگی باز جنگ آمدند
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گرازان به سان پلنگ آمدند
“Despite their severe injuries, they joined in fight once more, advancing fiercely like leopards.”
#67
همی زور کرد این بر آن آن بر این
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گه این را بسودی گه آن را زمین
“Each exerted all his strength against the other; now one was pressed to the dirt, and now the other.”
#68
ز بیژن فزون بود هومان به زور
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هنر عیب گردد چو برگشت هور
“Houman surpassed Bijan in raw power, yet skill turns to flaw when the sun of fortune sets.”
#69
ز هر گونه زور آزمودند و بند
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فراز آمد آن بند چرخ بلند
“They tried every trick and hold of wrestling, until the fateful decree of high heaven arrived.”
#70
بزد دست بیژن به سان پلنگ
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ز سر تا میانش بیازید چنگ
“Bijan pounced swift as a leopard, extending his grasp from his enemy's head to his waist.”
#71
گرفتش به چپ گردن و راست ران
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خم آورد پشت هیون گران
“He gripped his neck with his left hand and his thigh with his right, bending the back of that elephant-like hero.”
#72
برآوردش از جای و بنهاد پست
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سوی خنجر آورد چون باد دست
“He lifted him from the ground and slammed him down, then reached for his dagger swift as the wind.”
#73
فرو برد و کردش سر از تن جدا
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فگندش به سان یکی اژدها
“He plunged it in and severed his head from his body, striking him down like a slain dragon.”
#74
بغلتید هومان به خاک اندرون
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همه دشت شد سر به سر جوی خون
“Houman writhed in the dust, and the entire battlefield turned into a stream of blood.”
#75
نگه کرد بیژن بدان پیلتن
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فگنده چو سرو سهی بر چمن
“Bijan looked upon that elephant-bodied warrior, cast down like a tall cypress upon the meadow.”
#76
شگفت آمدش سخت و برگشت از اوی
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سوی کردگار جهان کرد روی
“He was filled with awe, turned away from the corpse, and directed his face toward the Creator of the cosmos.”
#77
که ای برتر از جایگاه و زمان
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ز جان سخن‌گوی و روشن‌روان
“Exclaiming: 'O Thou who art exalted beyond place and time, beyond the articulate soul and luminous mind!'”
#78
توی تو که جز تو جهاندار نیست
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خرد را بدین کار پیکار نیست
“'Thou art the Sovereign, for none but Thee rules the world; human intellect cannot dispute Thy decree.'”
#79
مرا ز این هنر سر به سر بهره نیست
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که با پیل کین جستنم زهره نیست
“'I claim no glory for this feat, for I had not the daring alone to seek vengeance against an elephant-like giant.'”
#80
به کین سیاوش بریدمش سر
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به هفتاد خون برادر پدر
“'I severed his head to avenge Siyavash, for the blood of seventy fathers and brothers!'”
#81
روانش روان ورا بنده باد
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به چنگال شیران تنش کنده باد
“May his soul become a servant unto his king's soul, and may his corpse be torn to shreds by the sharp claws of lions!”
#82
سرش را به فتراک شبرنگ بست
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تنش را به خاک اندر افگند پست
“He tied Houman's severed head to the saddle-straps of his night-black charger, and cast his lifeless body low into the dust.”
#83
گشاده سلیح و گسسته کمر
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تنش جای دیگر دگر جای سر
“With armor unfastened and belt snapped in twain, his body lay cast in one spot, and his head in another.”
#84
زمانه سراسر فریب است و بس
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به سختی نباشدت فریادرس
“Destiny is total deception and nothing more; in times of dire distress, it will offer thee no rescuer.”
#85
جهان را نمایش چو کردار نیست
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سپردن بدو دل سزاوار نیست
“Since the world's outward show reflects not its true deed, it is unworthy to yield one's heart to its keeping.”
#86
بترسید از او یار هومان چو دید
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که بر مهتر او چنان بد رسید
“Houman's companion grew struck with terror when he witnessed such dire calamity overtake his leader.”
#87
چو شد کار هومان ویسه تباه
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دوان ترجمانان هر دو سپاه
“When the fate of Houman, son of Viseh, came to ruin, the interpreters of both armies came hastening forward.”
#88
ستایش‌کنان پیش بیژن شدند
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چو پیش بت چین برهمن شدند
“Uttering praises, they presented themselves before Bizhan, like Brahmins prostrating before an idol of Cathay.”
#89
بدو گفت بیژن مترس از گزند
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که پیمان همان است و بگشاد بند
“Bizhan spoke to him: "Fear no harm, for our covenant remains intact," and he unloosed his bonds.”
#90
تو اکنون سوی لشکر خویش پوی
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ز من هرچ دیدی بدیشان بگوی
“"Now make thy way toward thine own army, and relate unto them all that thou hast seen of my deeds."”
#91
بشد ترجمان بیژن آمد دمان
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به کوه کنابد به زه بر کمان
“The interpreter departed, and Bizhan rode impetuously toward Mount Gonabad with his bow ready strung.”
#92
چو بیژن نگه کرد ز آن رزمگاه
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نبودش گذر جز به توران سپاه
“As Bizhan looked across that battlefield, he saw no passage for himself save through the host of Turan.”
#93
بترسید از انبوه مردم کشان
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که یابند ز آن کار یکسر نشان
“He harbored dread of that murderous multitude, lest they discover the truth of what had transpired.”
#94
به جنگ اندر آیند بر سان کوه
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بسنده نباشد مگر با گروه
“"Lest they charge into battle like a mountain, against whom none can stand save a whole army."”
#95
برآهخت درع سیاوش ز سر
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به خفتان هومان بپوشید بر
“He stripped off the coat of mail of Siyavash, and clad himself instead in the armor of Houman.”
#96
بر آن چرمهٔ پیل‌پیکر نشست
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درفش سر نامداران به دست
“He mounted that elephant-bodied charger, holding in his hand the standard of the chieftain.”
#97
برفت و بر آن دشت کرد آفرین
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بر آن بخت بیدار و فرخ زمین
“He rode forth and bestowed praise upon that plain, upon his vigilant fortune, and upon that blessed soil.”
#98
چو آن دیده‌بانان لشکر ز دور
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درفش و نشان سپهدار تور
“When the army lookouts espied from afar the standard and emblem of Turan's commander,”
#99
بدیدند ز آن دیده برخاستند
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به شادی خروشیدن آراستند
“Seeing it, they descended from their watchtower and broke out in triumphant cries of joy.”
#100
طلایه هیونی برافگند زود
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به نزدیک پیران به کردار دود
“The advance guard dispatched a swift courier on a camel like smoke to Piran's presence,”
#101
که هومان به پیروزی شهریار
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دوان آمد از مرکز کارزار
“Announcing: "Houman, through the victory of the King, comes galloping back from the midst of battle!”
#102
درفش سپهدار ایران نگون
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تنش غرقه مانده به خاک اندرون
“The standard of Iran's commander lies overturned, and his body remains buried beneath the dust!"”
#103
همه لشکرش برگرفته خروش
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به هومان نهاده سپهدار گوش
“His entire army raised clamorous shouts, while the commander listened eagerly for Houman's approach.”
#104
چو بیژن میان دو رویه سپاه
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رسید اندر آن سایهٔ تاج و گاه
“As Bizhan, passing between the two opposing forces, arrived under the shade of the royal crown and throne,”
#105
به توران رسید آن زمان ترجمان
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بگفت آنچ دید از بد بدگمان
“The interpreter reached the Turanian lines at that moment, and recounted the woe he had witnessed from the malignant foe.”
#106
هم آنگه به پیران رسید آگهی
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که شد تیره آن فر شاهنشهی
“In that instant, news reached Piran that the imperial royal luster had been darkened.”
#107
سبک بیژن اندر میان سپاه
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نگونسار کرد آن درفش سیاه
“Swiftly Bizhan, right in the midst of the enemy army, cast down and inverted that black banner.”
#108
چو آن دیده‌بانان ایران سپاه
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نگون یافتند آن درفش سیاه
“When the watchmen of the Iranian army saw that black standard cast down low,”
#109
سوی پهلوان روی برگاشتند
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وز آن دیده گه نعره برداشتند
“They turned their faces toward their paladin, and let out a resounding shout from the lookout post.”
#110
وز آنجا هیونی به سان نوند
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طلایه سوی پهلوان برفگند
“From there, the vanguard dispatched a courier like a swift dromedary to the presence of the paladin,”
#111
که بیژن به پیروزی آمد چو شیر
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درفش سیه را سر آورده زیر
“Bearing news that: "Bizhan has returned victorious like a lion, bringing down low the black banner!"”
#112
چو دیوانگان گیو گشته نوان
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به هر سو خروشان و هر سو دوان
“Meanwhile Giv, frantic like a madman, was wailing aloud, running to and fro in agony.”
#113
همی آگهی جست ز آن نیوپور
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همی ماتم آورد هنگام سور
“He kept seeking tidings of his brave young son, bringing mourning upon what should have been a moment of celebration.”
#114
چو آگاهی آمد ز بیژن بدوی
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دمان پیش فرزند بنهاد روی
“When news of Bizhan reached him, he rushed eagerly forward to meet his beloved son.”
#115
چو چشمش به روی گرامی رسید
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ز اسب اندر آمد چنان چون سزید
“As his eyes fell upon his beloved son's face, he dismounted from his horse, as was right and customary.”
#116
بغلتید و بنهاد بر خاک سر
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همی آفرین خواند بر دادگر
“He fell prostrate, placing his head upon the dust, and sang praise unto the Just Creator.”
#117
گرفتش به بر باز فرزند را
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دلیر و جوان و خردمند را
“He took his son once more into his embrace—that brave, youthful, and wise hero.”
#118
وز آنجا دمان سوی سالار شاه
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ستایش کنان برگرفتند راه
“From that place, impetuously toward the king’s supreme commander, they set out on their path, singing praises.”
#119
چو دیدند مر پهلوان را ز دور
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نبیره فرود آمد از اسب تور
“When they beheld the great paladin from afar, the grandson dismounted from the steed of Tur.”
#120
پر از خون سلیح و پر از خاک سر
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سر گرد هومان به فتراک بر
“His armor drenched in blood, his head covered with dust, and the head of the champion Houman tied to his saddle-strap.”
#121
به پیش نیا رفت بیژن چو دود
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همی یاد کرد آن کجا رفته بود
“Bijan rushed like smoke before his grandfather, recounting all that had come to pass.”
#122
سلیح و سر و اسب هومان گرد
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به پیش سپهدار گودرز برد
“He brought the weapons, head, and charger of the valiant Houman before Commander Goudarz.”
#123
ز بیژن چنان شاد شد پهلوان
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که گفتی برافشاند خواهد روان
“The paladin was so rejoiced by Bijan’s feat that you would say he was ready to yield up his soul in joy.”
#124
گرفت آفرین پس به دادار بر
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بر آن اختر و بخت بیدار بر
“Then he offered praise unto the Creator, and to that vigilant star and awaken fortune.”
#125
به گنجور فرمود پس پهلوان
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که تاج آر با جامهٔ خسروان
“Thereupon the paladin commanded his treasurer, "Bring forth a crown together with royal robes."”
#126
گهربافته پیکر و بوم زر
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درفشان چو خورشید تاج و کمر
“Woven with gems upon a ground of gold, with crown and belt shining radiant as the sun.”
#127
ده اسب آوریدند زرین لگام
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پری‌روی زرین کمر ده غلام
“They brought ten steeds with golden bridles, and ten fairy-faced youths wearing golden girdles.”
#128
بدو داد و گفت از گه سام شیر
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کسی ناورید اژدهایی به زیر
“He gave them to him and said, "Since the days of Sam the Lion-like, no one has vanquished such a formidable dragon!”
#129
گشادی سپه را بدین جنگ دست
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دل شاه ترکان به هم بر شکست
“You have emboldened the army for battle, and broken the heart of the King of the Turks."”
#130
همه لشکر شاه ایران چو شیر
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دمان و دنان بادپایان به زیر
“All the host of Iran's king grew fierce as lions, snorting and rushing forward upon swift steeds.”
#131
وز اندوه پیران برآورد خشم
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دل از درد خسته پر از آب چشم
“Meanwhile, Piran flared with wrath from deep sorrow; his heart was wounded with pain, his eyes brimmed with tears.”
#132
به نستیهن آنگه فرستاد کس
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که ای نامور گرد فریادرس
“He then dispatched a messenger to Nastihen, saying, "O famed knight and succor!”
#133
سزد گر کنی جنگ را تیز چنگ
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به کین برادر نسازی درنگ
“It is fitting that you sharpen your claws for war, and delay not to seek vengeance for your brother.”
#134
به ایرانیان بر شبیخون کنی
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زمین را به خون رود جیحون کنی
“Launch a night attack upon the Iranians, and transform the earth into a River Jayhun of blood!”
#135
ببر ده هزار آزموده سوار
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کمر بسته بر کینه و کارزار
“Take ten thousand battle-tested horsemen, all girded for revenge and combat.”
#136
مگر کین هومان تو بازآوری
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سر دشمنان را به گاز آوری
“So that perchance you may avenge Houman, and crush the heads of our foes as in a vise.”
#137
چو رفتی به نزدیک لشکر فراز
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سپه را یکی سوی هومان بساز
“When you advance close to the enemy's army, align your forces to avenge Houman."”
#138
بدو گفت نستیهن ایدون کنم
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که از خون زمین رود جیحون کنم
“Nastihen said to him, "I shall do even so, and turn the earth into a River Jayhun of blood!"”