#1
به هشتم ز گردان ناماوران
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بشد ساخته زنگهٔ شاوران
“For the eighth bout among the renowned champions, Zangeh, son of Shavaran, stepped forth fully prepared.”
#2
که همرزمش از تخم اوخواست بود
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که از جنگ هرگز نه بر کاست بود
“His opponent was Okhvast of famed lineage, a warrior who had never shied away from fierce combat.”
#3
گرفتند هر دو عمود گران
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چو او خواست با زنگهٔ شاوران
“Both warriors raised their heavy maces high as Okhvast clashed directly with Zangeh, son of Shavaran.”
#4
بگشتند ز اندازه بیرون به جنگ
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ز بس کوفتن گشت پیکار تنگ
“They circled each other limitlessly in fight, and from continuous battering, the contest grew tight and harsh.”
#5
فروماند اسبان جنگی ز تگ
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که گفتی به تنشان نجنبید رگ
“Their warhorses faltered from relentless charging, until it seemed no vein throbbed within their bodies.”
#6
چو خورشید تابان ز گنبد بگشت
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به کردار آهن بتفسید دشت
“As the radiant sun turned from the celestial dome, the plain grew scorching hot like glowing iron.”
#7
چنان تشنه گشتند کز جای خویش
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نجنبید و ننهاد کس پای پیش
“So parched did they become that neither champion moved from his spot nor dared to step forward.”
#8
زبان برگشادند یک با دگر
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که اکنون ز گرمی بسوزد جگر
“They spoke to one another, saying: "Now our very livers burn with this intense heat!"”
#9
بباید برآسود و دم برزدن
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پس آنگه سوی جنگ بازآمدن
“"We ought to catch our breath and rest awhile, and only then return to resume the clash."”
#10
برفتند و اسبان جنگی به جای
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فراز آوریدند و بستند پای
“They withdrew, brought their battle-steeds to a halt, and securely tethered their legs.”
#11
به آسودگی باز برخاستند
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به پیکار کینه بیاراستند
“Having refreshed themselves, they arose once more and prepared for vengeful combat.”
#12
به کردار آتش ز نیزه سوار
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همی گشت بر مرکز کارزار
“Like blazing fire, the spear-wielding rider circled the center of the battlefield.”
#13
بدآنگه که زنگه بر او دست یافت
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سنان سوی او کرد و اندر شتافت
“At that moment when Zangeh gained the advantage over him, he aimed his lance-point and charged.”
#14
یکی نیزه زد بر کمرگاه اوی
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کز اسبش نگون کرد و برزد به روی
“He struck a mighty lance-thrust to his waist, tumbling him headlong from his horse onto his face.”
#15
چو رعد خروشان یکی ویله کرد
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که گفتی بدرید دشت نبرد
“Like roaring thunder he let out such a shout that it seemed to split the battlefield wide open.”
#16
فرود آمد از باره شد نزد اوی
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بر آن خاک تفته کشیدش به روی
“He dismounted from his horse, approached him, and dragged him face down across the scorching dirt.”
#17
مر او را به چاره ز روی زمین
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نگون اندر افگند بر پشت زین
“With skilled dexterity, he lifted him off the ground and bound him upside down across his saddle-tree.”
#18
نشست از بر اسب و بالا گرفت
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به ترکان چه آمد ز بخت ای شگفت
“He mounted his steed and climbed high; oh, what a wondrous ill fate overtook the Turanians!”
#19
بر آن کوه فرخ برآمد ز پست
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یکی گرگ پیکر درفشی به دست
“He ascended that auspicious mountain from the plain below, bearing high a banner emblazoned with a wolf.”
#20
بشد پیش یاران و کرد آفرین
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ابر شاه و بر پهلوان زمین
“He went before his comrades and offered praises to the King and to the premier champion of the land.”