#1
بشد ویسه سالار توران سپاه
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ابا لشکری نامور کینه‌خواه
“Viseh, the commander of Turan's host, set forth with a renowned and vengeance-seeking army.”
#2
ازان پیشتر تابه قارن رسید
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گرامیش را کشته افگنده دید
“Before he could reach Qaran, he saw his beloved son slain and cast down upon the earth.”
#3
دلیران و گردان توران سپاه
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بسی نیز با او فگنده به راه
“Many brave warriors and heroes of Turan's army were also laid low along the path.”
#4
دریده درفش و نگونسار کوس
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چو لاله کفن روی چون سندروس
“Their banners torn and war-drums overthrown, their shrouds bloody as tulips, their faces pale as sandarac.”
#5
ز ویسه به قارن رسید آگهی
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که آمد به پیروزی و فرهی
“News reached Qaran concerning Viseh, that he was advancing with pride and fury.”
#6
ستوران تازی سوی نیمروز
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فرستاد و خود رفت گیتی فروز
“Qaran sent the captured steeds toward Nimruz, while he himself, world-illuminating, advanced to battle.”
#7
ز درد پسر ویسهٔ جنگجوی
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سوی پارس چون باد بنهاد روی
“Grieving the loss of his son, the warlike Viseh sped like the wind toward Pars.”
#8
چو از پارس قارن به هامون کشید
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ز دست چپش لشکر آمد پدید
“When Qaran issued from Pars onto the open plain, an army appeared on his left flank.”
#9
ز گرد اندر آمد درفش سیاه
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سپهدار ترکان به پیش سپاه
“Out of the billowing dust emerged the dark banner, with the commander of the Turks leading his host.”
#10
رده برکشیدند بر هر دو روی
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برفتند گردان پرخاشجوی
“Both armies drew up their lines, and the fierce warriors strode forth to fight.”
#11
ز قلب سپه ویسه آواز داد
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که شد تاج و تخت بزرگی به باد
“From the center of the host, Viseh shouted: 'The crown and throne of greatness are blown away by the wind!'”
#12
ز قنوج تا مرز کابلستان
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همان تا در بست و زابلستان
“'From Qannuj unto the borders of Kabulistan, and to the gates of Bost and Zabulistan,'”
#13
همه سر به سر پاک در چنگ ماست
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بر ایوانها نقش و نیرنگ ماست
“'All of it is utterly within our grasp; our seals and conqueror’s marks adorn every palace hall!'”
#14
کجا یافت خواهی تو آرامگاه
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ازان پس کجا شد گرفتار شاه
“'Where wilt thou find refuge now, after the King himself has been taken captive?'”
#15
چنین داد پاسخ که من قارنم
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گلیم اندر آب روان افگنم
“Qaran replied: 'I am Qaran! I cast my rug into the rushing waters and fear no tempest!'”
#16
نه از بیم رفتم نه از گفت‌وگوی
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به پیش پسرت آمدم کینه جوی
“'I came neither out of fear nor for empty talk; I stepped forward seeking vengeance against thy son!'”
#17
چو از کین او دل بپرداختم
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کنون کین و جنگ ترا ساختم
“'Now that my heart is avenged of his blood, I am ready to wage war and seek vengeance against thee!'”
#18
برآمد چپ و راست گرد سیاه
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نه روی هوا ماند روشن نه ماه
“Dark dust swirled up from left and right; neither the bright face of the sky nor the moon remained visible.”
#19
سپه یک به دیگر برآویختند
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چو رود روان خون همی ریختند
“The armies clashed furiously together, and blood poured down like a rushing river.”
#20
بر ویسه شد قارن رزم جوی
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ازو ویسه در جنگ برگاشت روی
“Battle-loving Qaran charged straight at Viseh, and Viseh turned his face away from him in fight.”
#21
فراوان ز جنگ آوران کشته شد
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بآورد چون ویسه سرگشته شد
“Countless warriors were slain in the conflict, and Viseh became utterly bewildered in the heat of battle.”
#22
چو بر ویسه آمد ز اختر شکن
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نرفت از پسش قارن رزم‌زن
“When defeat was written in the stars for Viseh, the warrior Qaran did not pursue him in retreat.”
#23
بشد ویسه تا پیش افراسیاب
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ز درد پسر مژه کرده پرآب
“Viseh fled back to Afrasiab, his eyelashes heavy with bitter tears for his slain son.”