When the flames of rebellion were extinguished by the courage and sagacity of Gordyeh, the lion-hearted maiden called for pen and inkstand to compose a royal epistle to King Khosrow Parviz. She commenced her letter with praise unto the Almighty who cleanses human hearts of malice, reporting how the King's commands had been flawlessly executed and how the hostile host was utterly scattered. With the profound humility of the noble, she reaffirmed her boundless devotion to the throne.
Upon reading her letter, King Khosrow was filled with immense joy. He sought a silver-tongued envoy well-versed in ancient lore and dispatched a royal rescript, embellished like the famed illustrated codex of Arzhang. In this masterpiece of praise, he summoned the exalted lady to court. Reading the King's summons, Gordyeh blossomed like a spring rose; she paid her soldiers their dued wages and set forth toward the capital with a splendid retinue and vast riches.
As she drew near the royal seat, a great army rode out to welcome her with full honors. Upon entering the royal presence, she delivered treasures beyond measure—countless glittering gems, gold dinars, gold-woven brocades, royal crowns, jeweled belts, a golden throne, and gilded shields. Khosrow gazed upon her cypress-like stature, her face radiant as dawn and her tresses dark as midnight, out of whose lips dropped pearls of eloquence. Overjoyed, he welcomed her to the royal inner palace and accorded her supreme honor. Soon after, observing all sacred ancient rites and with the assent of her brother Gourdoui and the royal counselors, Khosrow took Gordyeh as his queen, bestowing lavish robes of honor, gold, and silver upon all her brave companions.
#1
دوات و قلم خواست ناباک زن
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ز هرگونه انداخت با رای زن
“The intrepid lady called for inkstand and reed pen, consulting with her wise counselors on every matter.”
#2
یکی نامه بنوشت نزدیک شاه
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ز بدخواه وز مردم نیک خواه
“She penned a letter to the King, revealing the deeds of both the ill-wishers and the loyal subjects.”
#3
سر نامه کرد آفرین از نخست
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بر آنکس که او کینه از دل بشست
“She opened the letter with praise to the Almighty who washes away vengeance from the heart.”
#4
دگر گفت کاری که فرمود شاه
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بر آمد بکام دل نیک خواه
“She wrote: 'The task ordained by the King has been fulfilled to the heart's delight of his well-wishers.'”
#5
پراگنده گشت آن سپاه سترگ
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به بخت جهاندار شاه بزرگ
“'That giant host has been dispersed by the auspicious fortune of the great King of the world.'”
#6
ازین پس کنون تا چه فرمان دهی
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چه آویزی از گوشوار رهی
“'Now, whatever command you may give, your servant stands ready with an ear ringed in obedience.'”
#7
چو آن نامه نزدیک خسرو رسید
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از آن زن ورا شادی نو رسید
“When that missive reached Khosrow, fresh delight filled his heart on account of that brave woman.”
#8
فرستاده‌ای خواست شیرین سخن
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که داند همه داستان کهن
“He summoned a sweet-tongued envoy who was well-versed in ancient lore.”
#9
یکی نامه برسان ارژنگ چین
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نوشتند و کردند چند آفرین
“They penned a letter as beautifully adorned as the Arzhang of Mani, filled with praise and blessing.”
#10
گرانمایه زن را به درگاه خواند
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به نامه ورا افسر ماه خواند
“He summoned that noble woman to court, calling her crown in the letter as glorious as the moon.”
#11
فرستاده آمد بر زن چوگرد
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سخنهای خسرو بدو یادکرد
“The messenger arrived before the lady like swift dust and delivered all the words of Khosrow.”
#12
زن شیر زان نامهٔ شهریار
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چو رخشنده گل شد به وقت بهار
“Upon reading the royal epistle, that lion-hearted woman blossomed like a glowing rose in springtime.”
#13
سپه را به در خواند و روزی بداد
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چو شد روز روشن بنه برنهاد
“She summoned her army to court and granted them their pay, and at broad daylight packed her baggage to march.”
#14
چو آمد به نزدیکی شهریار
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سپاهی پذیره شدش بی‌شمار
“As she neared the King's royal seat, an immense army rode forth to welcome her arrival.”
#15
ز ره چون بدرگاه شد بار یافت
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دل تاجور پر ز تیمار یافت
“Journeying from the road, she obtained audience at court and found the crowned King's heart full of affection for her.”
#16
بیاورد زان پس نثاری گران
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هر آنکس که بودند با اوسران
“Thereupon she and the noble leaders who accompanied her brought lavish tributes.”
#17
همان گنج و آن خواسته پیش برد
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یکایک به گنج‌ور اوبرشمرد
“She brought forth the treasures and wealth, detailing them item by item to the royal treasurer.”
#18
ز دینار وز گوهر شاهوار
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کس آن را ندانست کردن شمار
“The precious dinars and royal jewels were so vast that none could reckon their count.”
#19
ز دیبای زر بفت و تاج و کمر
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همان تخت زرین و زرین سپر
“There were gold-woven brocades, crowns, girdles, as well as a golden throne and golden shields.”
#20
نگه کرد خسرو بران زاد سرو
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به رخ چون بهار و به رفتن تذرو
“Khosrow gazed upon that majestic cypress-stature maiden, her face like spring and her movement like a pheasant.”
#21
به رخساره روز و به گیسو چو شب
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همی در بارد تو گویی ز لب
“Her face was bright as day, her tresses dark as night, and pearls of eloquence seemed to drop from her lips.”
#22
ورا در شبستان فرستاد شاه
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ز هر کس فزون شد و را پایگاه
“The King sent her to the royal inner palace, where her status surpassed all others.”
#23
فرستاد نزد برادرش کس
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همان نزد دستور فریادرس
“He dispatched a messenger to her brother, as well as to his helpful prime minister.”
#24
بر آیین آن دین مر او رابخواست
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بپذرفت با جان همی‌داشت راست
“According to the sacred rites of the faith he sought her hand, accepting her with all his soul and honoring her righteously.”
#25
بیارانش بر خلعت افگند نیز
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درم داد و دینار و هرگونه چیز
“He bestowed robes of honor upon her companions, showering them with silver, gold, and precious gifts.”