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The queen steadfastly marked the majestic form and features of Dáráb, and said in her heart: "The youth who bears this dignified and royal aspect, appears to be a Kaiánian by birth;" and as she spoke, the instinctive feeling of a mother seemed to agitate her bosom.
He was ready to engage, but afraid of meriting a bad name. "If in the battle thou art slain by me, Will not my cheek turn pale among the princes Of the Kaiánian race, having cut off A lovely branch of that illustrious tree? Will not reproaches hang upon my name When I am dead, and shall I not be cursed For perpetrating such a horrid deed?
Upon Bahman's arrival, however, he hesitated and delayed, being reluctant to give a direct answer; but Zál interposed, saying: "Why not immediately wait upon the prince? have we not always been devoted to the Kaiánian dynasty?
Thus Zál to Rustem spoke, "Go forth, my son, And speedily perform this pressing duty, To linger would be dangerous. Say to him, 'The army is prepared the throne is ready, And thou alone, of the Kaiánian race, Deemed fit for sovereign rule."
"The baleful eyes, that witnessed huge affliction and dismay," appeared to flame in the obscure light, like the fabled carbuncle of the Kaianian king; and the mighty limbs seemed to make an effort to free themselves from the canvass, and spring forth upon the floor of God's temple.
After having partaken sufficiently of the refreshments placed before him, Gushtásp inquired of his host to what tribe he belonged, and from whom he was descended. "I am descended from Feridún," rejoined he, "and I belong to the Kaiánian tribe. My occupation in this retired spot is, as thou seest, the cultivation of the ground, and the customs and duties of husbandry."
Thus Kandrú spoke: "Three warriors have advanced Upon thy kingdom from a distant land, One of them young, and from his air and mien He seems to me of the Kaiánian race.
"If," said she, "after so much generosity he has committed one fault, let it be forgiven. "Let not the man of many virtues die, For being guilty of one trifling error. Let not the friend who nobly saved my life, And more, the dearer life of Kai-khosráu, Suffer from us. O, he must never, never, Feel the sharp pang of foul ingratitude, From a true prince of the Kaiánian race."
The next day Kai-khosráu left his apartment, and called together his great men and warriors, and said to them: "That which I sought for, I have now obtained. Nothing remains of worldly wish, or hope, To disappoint or vex me. I resign The pageantry of kings, and turn away From all the pomp of the Kaiánian throne, Sated with human grandeur. Now, farewell! Such is my destiny.
"For he has been the monitor and friend Of our Kaiánian ancestors; his care Enriched their minds, and taught them to be brave; And he was ever faithful to their cause.
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