#1
نویسندهٔ نامه را خواند و گفت
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برآورد خواهم نهان از نهفت
“He called upon the royal scribe and said: 'I wish to draw forth secret council from concealment.'”
#2
اگر برگشایی تو لب را ز بند
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زبان آورد بر سرت بر گزند
“'If you unbind your lips to speak of this, your tongue will bring harm upon your head.'”
#3
یکی نامه فرمود نزدیک شاه
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به آگاه کردن ز کار سپاه
“He commanded a letter to be written unto the King, to inform him of the army's state.”
#4
به خسرو نمود آن کجا رفته بود
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سخن هرچ پیران بدو گفته بود
“He made known to Khosrow all that had transpired, and every word that Piran had spoken to him.”
#5
فرستادن گیو و پیوند و مهر
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نمودن بدو کار گردان سپهر
“Of sending Giv with messages of love and alliance, and how the turning sky had wrought its work.”
#6
ز پاسخ که دادند مر گیو را
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بزرگان و فرزانهٔ نیو را
“And of the answer given unto Giv by the Turanian nobles and their clever chieftain.”
#7
وز آن لشکری کز پسش چون پلنگ
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بیاورد سوی کنابد به جنگ
“And of that army that came swift as a leopard behind him toward Gonabad to wage war.”
#8
از آن پس کجا رزمگه ساختند
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وز آن رزم دل را بپرداختند
“How thereafter they arranged the battlefield and freed their hearts for the combat.”
#9
ز هومان و نستیهن جنگجوی
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سراسر همه یاد کرد اندر اوی
“Of warlike Homan and Nastihan, he made full recount of all that had occurred.”
#10
ز کردار بیژن که روز نبرد
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بدان گرزداران توران چه کرد
“Of Bijan's deeds on the day of battle, and what he wrought upon the mace-bearers of Turan.”
#11
سخن سر به سر چون همه گفته بود
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ز پیکار و جنگ آن کجا رفته بود
“When all was recounted from end to end regarding the strife and the battle that had passed,”
#12
بپردخت زان پس به افراسیاب
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که با لشکر آمد به نزدیک آب
“He then turned to Afrasiab, who had arrived with a great host near the river's edge.”
#13
گر او از لب رود جیحون سپاه
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به ایران گذارد سپه را به راه
“'If he should cross his army over the Jayhun bank into Iran's realm,'”
#14
تو دانی که با او نداریم پای
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ایا فرخجسته جهان کدخدای
“'Thou knowest, O blessed ruler of the world, that we have not the strength to withstand him.'”
#15
مگر خسرو آید به پشت سپاه
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به سر بر نهد بندگان را کلاه
“'Unless Khosrow himself comes to back the army, crowning his servants with royal favor.'”
#16
ور ایدونک پیران کند دست پیش
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بخواهد سپه یاور از شاه خویش
“'Or if Piran reaches out his hand to seek help and reinforcements from his own King.'”
#17
به خسرو رسد زان سپس آگهی
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ک با او چه سازد به بختت رهی
“'Let tidings reach Khosrow thereafter, so through thy good fortune thy servant may know how to act.'”
#18
و دیگر که از رستم دیو بند
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ز لهراسب وز اشکش هوشمند
“'Furthermore, regarding demon-binding Rostam, and Lohrasp, and sagacious Ashkash,'”
#19
ز کردار ایشان به کهتر خبر
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رساند مگر شاه پیروزگر
“'May the victorious King send news of their deeds to his humble servant.'”
#20
چو نامه به مهر اندر آورد و بند
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بفرمود تا بر ستور نوند
“When the letter was sealed and bound, he ordered swift steeds to be readied.”
#21
نشستنگه خسروی ساختند
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فراوان تگاور برون تاختند
“They made royal preparations and dispatched numerous swift couriers.”
#22
بفرمود تا رفت پیشش هجیر
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جوانی به کردار هشیار و پیر
“He commanded Hajir to step forward, a youth possessing the wisdom of an elder.”
#23
بگفت آن سخن سر به سر پهلوان
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به پیش هشیوار پور جوان
“The champion spoke the entire matter before his wise and youthful son.”
#24
بدو گفت کای پور هشیاردل
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یکی تیز گردان بدین کار دل
“He said to him: 'O wise-hearted son, make thy mind swift and resolute for this deed!'”
#25
اگر مر تو را نزد من دستگاه
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همی جست باید کنونست گاه
“'If thou seekest status and glory in my eyes, now is the time to earn it.'”
#26
چو بستانی این نامه هم در زمان
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برو هم به کردار باد دمان
“'When thou takest this letter, set forth instantly like a raging wind!'”
#27
شب و روز ماسای و سر بر مخار
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ببر نامهٔ من بر شهریار
“'Rest not night or day, nor scratch thy head in ease; bear my letter unto the Monarch.'”
#28
به پدرود کردن گرفتش به بر
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برون آمد از پیش فرخ پدر
“To bid farewell, he took him to his chest, and the son departed from his noble father's presence.”
#29
ز لشکر دو تن را بر خویش خواند
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سبکشان به اسب تگاور نشاند
“He called two men from the army to his side and swiftly set them upon swift steeds.”
#30
برون شد ز پرده‌سرای پدر
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به هر منزلی بر هیونی دگر
“He went forth from his father's pavilion, taking a fresh steed at every staging post.”
#31
خور و خواب و آرامشان بر ستور
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چه تاریکی شب چه تابنده هور
“Their food, sleep, and rest were upon the saddle, through dark of night or radiant sun.”
#32
بر آن گونه پویان به راه آمدند
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به یک هفته نزدیک شاه آمدند
“Riding in such fashion along the road, they reached the King within a single week.”
#33
چو از راه ایران بیامد سوار
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کس آمد بر خسرو نامدار
“When the rider arrived from the Iranian path, word reached the renowned Khosrow.”
#34
پذیره فرستاد شماخ را
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چه مایه دلیران گستاخ را
“He sent Shammakh to greet him, alongside a host of bold and valiant warriors.”
#35
بپرسید چون دید روی هجیر
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که ای پهلوان‌زادهٔ شیرگیر
“When he saw Hajir's face he inquired: 'O lion-capturing hero's son!'”
#36
درودست باری که بس ناگهان
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رسیدی به نزدیک شاه جهان
“'Is all well, that thou hast arrived so suddenly before the King of the World?'”
#37
بفرمود تا پرده برداشتند
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به اسبش ز درگاه بگذاشتند
“He ordered the royal curtains to be lifted, and had him ride his steed straight past the threshold.”
#38
هجیر اندر آمد چو خسرو بدوی
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نگه کرد پیشش بمالید روی
“Hajir entered; when he beheld Khosrow, he rubbed his face upon the ground before him.”
#39
بپرسید بسیار و بنشاندش
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هزاران هجیر آفرین خواندش
“The King asked much of him, seated him close, and chanted thousands of praises upon Hajir.”
#40
ز گوهر یکی تاج پیروزه شاه
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به سر بر نهادش چو رخشنده ماه
“He placed upon his head a royal jewel-encrusted turquoise crown that shone like the radiant moon.”
#41
ز گودرز وز مهتران سپاه
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ز هر یک یکایک بپرسید شاه
“The King asked one by one of Goudarz and the chieftains of the army.”
#42
درود بزرگان به خسرو بداد
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همه کار لشکر بر او کرد یاد
“Hajir delivered the greetings of the elders to Khosrow and recounted all deeds of the army.”
#43
بدو داد پس نامهٔ پهلوان
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جوان خردمند روشن‌روان
“Then the wise and luminous-minded youth handed the champion's letter to the King.”
#44
نویسنده را پیش بنشاندند
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بفرمود تا نامه برخواندند
“They seated the royal scribe before them and commanded the letter to be read aloud.”
#45
چو برخواند نامه به خسرو دبیر
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ز یاقوت رخشان دهان هجیر
“When the scribe read the letter to Khosrow, the King filled Hajir's mouth with gleaming rubies.”
#46
بیاگند وز آن پس به گنجور گفت
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که دینار و دیبا بیار از نهفت
“He sealed the letter, and then commanded his treasurer: 'Bring forth dinars and rich brocade from the treasury.'”
#47
بیاورد بدره چو فرمان شنید
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همی ریخت تا شد سرش ناپدید
“The treasurer brought bags of gold upon hearing the command, pouring them out until Hajir was almost hidden behind the heap.”
#48
بیاورد پس جامه زرنگار
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چنان چون بود از در شهریار
“He then presented gold-embroidered garments, magnificent as suited a sovereign king.”
#49
همیدون ببردند پیش هجیر
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ابا زین زرین ده اسب هژیر
“Likewise, they brought before Hajir ten swift and noble horses adorned with golden saddles.”
#50
به یارانش بر خلعت افگند نیز
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درم داد و دینار و هرگونه چیز
“He bestowed robes of honor upon Hajir's companions as well, presenting them with silver, gold, and every fine gift.”
#51
از آن پس چو از جای برخاستند
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نشستنگه می بیاراستند
“Thereafter, when they arose from that council, they prepared a hall for feasting and wine.”
#52
هجیر و بزرگان خسروپرست
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گرفتند یکسر همه می به دست
“Hajir and the noble loyalists of Khosrow all took goblets of wine in hand.”
#53
نشستند یک روز و یک شب به هم
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همی رای زد خسرو از بیش و کم
“They sat together for a day and a night, while Khosrow counselled on matters great and small.”
#54
به شبگیر خسرو سر و تن بشست
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به پیش جهانداور آمد نخست
“At dawn, Khosrow washed his head and body, presenting himself first before the Ruler of the World.”
#55
بپوشید نو جامهٔ بندگی
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دو دیده چو ابری به بارندگی
“He put on fresh garments of humility, his eyes weeping like a rain-heavy cloud.”
#56
دوتایی شده پشت و بنهاد سر
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همی آفرین خواند بر دادگر
“With a bent back he laid down his head, pouring out praise unto the Just Creator.”
#57
از او خواست پیروزی و فرهی
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بدو جست دیهیم و تخت مهی
“From Him he besought victory and divine glory, seeking through Him the crown and throne of greatness.”
#58
به یزدان بنالید ز افراسیاب
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به درد از دو دیده فرو ریخت آب
“He lamented before God concerning Afrasiab, as sorrowful tears streamed from both his eyes.”
#59
وز آنجا بیامد چو سرو سهی
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نشست از بر گاه شاههنشهی
“And departing thence erect as a stately cypress, he seated himself upon the imperial throne.”