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Historical Era (Parthian & Sasanian)

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32 distichs in this chapter
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Gordyeh's Martial Display in the Royal Garden, Shirin's Jealousy, and the Guarding of the Seraglio
#1
دو هفته برآمد بدو گفت شاه
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به خورشید و ماه و به تخت و کلاه
“When two weeks had passed, the King spoke to her, swearing by the sun, the moon, the throne, and the crown,”
#2
که برگویی آن جنگ خاقانیان
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ببندی کمر همچنان بر میان
“'Recount that battle against the Khagan's forces, and gird your waist once again for action.'”
#3
بدو گفت شاها انوشه بدی
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روان را به دیدار توشه بدی
“She replied to him, 'O King, may you live immortally; beholding your countenance is nourishment for the soul!”
#4
بفرمای تا اسپ و زین آورند
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کمان و کمند و کمین آورند
“Command them to bring a steed and saddle, a bow, a lasso, and gear for an ambush,”
#5
همان نیزه و خود و خفتان جنگ
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یکی ترکش آگنده تیر خدنگ
“Along with a spear, a helmet, coat of mail, and a quiver filled with arrows of poplar wood.'”
#6
پرستنده‌ای را بفرمود شاه
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که درباغ گلشن بیارای گاه
“The King commanded an attendant to arrange a throne within the Rose Garden.”
#7
برفتند بیدار دل بندگان
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ز ترک و ز رومی پرستندگان
“The vigilant servants went forth—both Turkish and Roman maidens.”
#8
ز خوبان رومی هزار و دویست
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تو گفتی به باغ اندرون راه نیست
“Twelve hundred Roman beauties assembled; you would say there was no room left to walk in the garden.”
#9
چو خورشید شیرین به پیش اندرون
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خرامان به بالای سیمین ستون
“Shirin walked ahead like the radiant sun, stepping gracefully above silver columns.”
#10
بشد گردیه تا به نزدیک شاه
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زره خواست از ترک و رومی کلاه
“Gordyeh approached the King and asked the Turkish and Roman attendants for armor and a helmet.”
#11
بیامد خرامان ز جای نشست
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کمر بر میان بست و نیزه بدست
“She stepped forward gracefully from her seat, girded her waist, and took a spear in hand.”
#12
بشاه جهان گفت دستور باش
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یکی چشم بگشا ز بد دور باش
“She said to the King of the World, 'Give the word, open your eyes, and may evil be kept far from you!'”
#13
بدان پر هنر زن بفرمود شاه
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زن آمد به نزدیک اسپ سیاه
“The King gave leave to that accomplished woman, and she stepped toward a black steed.”
#14
بن نیزه را بر زمین برنهاد
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ز بالا بزین اندرآمد چوباد
“She planted the butt of her spear upon the ground and mounted into the saddle like the wind.”
#15
به باغ اندر آورد گاهی گرفت
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چپ وراست بیگانه راهی گرفت
“She rode into the garden and took the field; onlookers stepped aside to the left and right.”
#16
همی هر زمان باره برگاشتی
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وز ابر سیه نعره برداشتی
“Moment by moment she turned her warhorse, shouting out like a dark storm cloud.”
#17
بدو گفت هنگام جنگ تبرگ
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بدین گونه بودم چو غرنده گرگ
“She said to him, 'During the battle with Tabarg, I was just like this—a roaring wolf!'”
#18
چنین گفت شیرین که ای شهریار
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بدشمن دهی آلت کار زار
“Shirin spoke thus, 'O Sovereign! Why do you give the weapons of war to an enemy?”
#19
تو با جامه پاک بر تخت زر
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ورا هر زمان برتو باشد گذر
“You sit upon a golden throne in clean robes, while she rides past you fully armed at any moment!'”
#20
بخنده به شیرین چنین گفت شاه
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کزین زن جز از دوستداری مخواه
“The King laughed and said to Shirin, 'Expect nothing from this woman but loyalty and affection.'”
#21
همی‌تاخت گرد اندرش گردیه
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برآورد گاهی برش گردیه
“Gordyeh kept galloped in circles, raising clouds of dust and executing grand maneuvers.”
#22
بدو مانده بد خسرو اندر شگفت
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بدان برز و بالا و آن یال و کفت
“Khosrow remained in astonishment at her height, stature, arms, and powerful shoulders.”
#23
چنین گفت با گردیه شهریار
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که بی‌عیبی از گردش روزگار
“The Sovereign said to Gordyeh, 'You are truly flawless against the turns of fortune!”
#24
کنون تا ببینم که با جام می
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یکی سست باشی اگر سخت پی
“Now let us see with the goblet of wine whether you are weak or steadfast in spirit.'”
#25
بگرد جهان چار سالار من
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که هستند بر جان نگهبان من
“'Throughout the world I have four commanders who are the guardians of my life,”
#26
ابا هریکی زان ده و دو هزار
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ز ایران بپای اند جنگی سوار
“And each of them commands twelve thousand battle-ready horsemen of Iran.”
#27
چنین هم به مشکوی زرین من
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چه در خانهٔ گوهر آگین من
“Likewise, within my golden palace and jewel-adorned house,”
#28
پرستار باشد ده و دو هزار
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همه پاک با طوق و با گوشوار
“There are twelve thousand maidens, all pure, wearing torque collars and earrings.”
#29
ازان پس نگهدار ایشان توی
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که با رنج و تیمار خویشان توی
“From this moment forward, you shall be their guardian and overseer, bearing their care as though they were your own kin.”
#30
نخواهم که گویند زیشان سخن
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جز از تو اگر نو بود گر کهن
“I wish for no word to be spoken regarding them by anyone except you, whether new matters or old.'”
#31
شنید آن سخن گردیه شاد شد
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ز بیغارهٔ دشمن آزاد شد
“Gordyeh heard these words and rejoiced, freed from the mockery and slander of enemies.”
#32
همی‌رفت روی زمین را بروی
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همی آفرین خواند بر فر اوی
“She touched her face to the earth and offered praise upon the King's royal aura.”

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