#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.”