#1
چو خورشید شد بر سر کوه زرد
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نماند آن زمان روزگار نبرد
“When the sun grew yellow upon the mountain top, the time for combat ceased for a moment.”
#2
شب آمد یکی پردهٔ آبنوس
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بپوشید بر چهرهٔ سندروس
“Night arrived like a curtain of ebony, covering the bright sandarac face of the day.”
#3
چو خورشید ازان کوشش آگاه شد
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ز برج کمان بر سر گاه شد
“When the sun became aware of that intense struggle, it rose from the constellation of Sagittarius onto its throne.”
#4
ببد چشمهٔ روز چون سندروس
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ز هر سو برآمد دم نای و کوس
“The fountain of day glowed like golden amber, as from every side rose the sound of flutes and drums.”
#5
چکاچاک برخاست از هر دو روی
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ز خون شد همه رزمگه جوی جوی
“A clashing of weapons arose from both sides, and the whole battleground turned into rivulets of blood.”
#6
بیامد سبک قیصر از میمنه
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دو داماد را کرد پیش بنه
“Caesar swiftly came from the right wing, placing his two sons-in-law out in front.”
#7
ابر میمنه پور قیصر سقیل
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ابر میسره قیصر و کوس و پیل
“On the right wing was Saqil, Caesar's son; on the left wing stood Caesar himself with war-drums and elephants.”
#8
دهاده برآمد ز هر دو سپاه
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تو گفتی برآویخت با شید ماه
“Shouts of defiance echoed from both armies; you would say the moon had locked in battle with the sun.”
#9
بجنبید گشتاسپ از پیش صف
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یکی باره زیر اژدهایی به کف
“Goshtasp advanced from the vanguard, mounted on his steed with a dragon-like weapon in hand.”
#10
چنین گفت الیاس با انجمن
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که قیصر همی باژ خواهد ز من
“Elyas spoke thus to his assembly: 'Caesar demands tribute from me!'”
#11
چو بر در چنین اژدها باشدش
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ازیرا منش بابها باشدش
“'Since he has such a raging dragon at his threshold, it is no wonder he makes such high demands of me.'”
#12
چو گشتاسپ الیاس را دید گفت
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که اکنون هنرها نباید نهفت
“When Goshtasp saw Elyas, he proclaimed: 'Now is the time when warcraft must not be hidden!'”
#13
برانگیختند اسپ هر دو سوار
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ابا نیزه و تیر جوشن گذار
“Both horsemen spurred their mounts into the fray, armed with spears and armor-piercing arrows.”
#14
ازان لشکر الیاس بگشاد شست
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که گشتاسپ را برکند کار پست
“From his army's line, Elyas drew his bowstring, seeking to strike down Goshtasp.”
#15
بزد نیزه گشتاسپ بر جوشنش
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بخست آن زمان کارزاری تنش
“Goshtasp struck his spear into Elyas's cuirass, wounding the battle-hardened champion's body.”
#16
بیفگندش از باره برسان مست
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بیازید و بگرفت دستش به دست
“He hurled him from his mount like a drunken man, reached out, and seized his hand in his grip.”
#17
ز پیش سواران کشانش ببرد
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بیاورد و نزدیک قیصر سپرد
“He dragged him away in full view of the horsemen, brought him forth, and handed him over to Caesar.”
#18
بیاورد لشکر به پیش سپاه
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به کردار باد اندر آمد ز راه
“Then he led the warriors against the enemy army, sweeping down the path like a swift wind.”
#19
ازیشان چه مایه گرفت و بکشت
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بکشتند مر هرک آمد به مشت
“How many of the foe he captured and slew! They put to death whoever fell into their hands.”
#20
چو رومی پس‌اندر هم‌آواز شد
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چو گشتاسپ زان جایگه باز شد
“As the Roman host raised their voices in triumphant harmony behind him, Goshtasp turned back from that ground.”
#21
بر قیصر آمد سپه تاخته
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به پیروزی و گردن افراخته
“The victorious army galloped back to Caesar, proud and exalted in their triumph.”
#22
ز لشکر چو قیصر بدیدش به راه
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ز شادی پذیره شدش با سپاه
“When Caesar saw him coming from among the ranks, he went forth joyfully with his army to welcome him.”
#23
سر و چشم آن نامور بوس داد
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جهان‌آفرین را همی کرد یاد
“He kissed the head and eyes of that renowned hero and offered praise to the World-Creator.”
#24
وزان جایگه بازگشتند شاد
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سپهبد کلاه کیان برنهاد
“From that place they returned in joy, and the glorious leader placed the royal Kiani crown upon his head.”
#25
همه روم با هدیه و با نثار
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برفتند شادان بر نامدار
“All of Rum came joyfully before the renowned warrior, bearing gifts and tributes.”